Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill establishes a competitive grant program, administered by the Secretary of Education in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to integrate and expand school-based health services within community schools . The program aims to improve student health, attendance, and academic performance by enhancing access to comprehensive health services in school settings. Eligible entities, including local education agencies and their partners, can use grant funds for various activities. These include establishing or expanding health services, hiring and training essential personnel like nurses and mental health professionals, and providing crucial wraparound services such as nutrition assistance and family engagement, while also addressing social determinants of health and offering culturally appropriate services. Priority for these grants will be given to entities serving high concentrations of low-income students, English learners, or those in medically underserved areas with significant unmet health needs. The bill mandates interagency coordination and requires grantees to report annually on student outcomes, with the Secretary of Education providing regular reports to Congress on program effectiveness.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Community Schools and Health Equity Act
USA119th CongressHR-9513| House
| Updated: 6/29/2026
This bill establishes a competitive grant program, administered by the Secretary of Education in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to integrate and expand school-based health services within community schools . The program aims to improve student health, attendance, and academic performance by enhancing access to comprehensive health services in school settings. Eligible entities, including local education agencies and their partners, can use grant funds for various activities. These include establishing or expanding health services, hiring and training essential personnel like nurses and mental health professionals, and providing crucial wraparound services such as nutrition assistance and family engagement, while also addressing social determinants of health and offering culturally appropriate services. Priority for these grants will be given to entities serving high concentrations of low-income students, English learners, or those in medically underserved areas with significant unmet health needs. The bill mandates interagency coordination and requires grantees to report annually on student outcomes, with the Secretary of Education providing regular reports to Congress on program effectiveness.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.