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HR 7672 United States House · 117th Congress

Advancing Student Services In Schools Today Act

Summary
Advancing Student Services In Schools Today Act or the ASSIST Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to, among others, local educational agencies to increase the number of mental health and substance use disorder care providers in schools and school-based health centers. It also increases the federal government's share of Medicaid costs for behavioral health services furnished in those settings.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds mental health services in schools via grants and Medicaid cost increases, directly supporting student programs and access to care.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds mental health providers in schools via grants and increases Medicaid coverage for behavioral health services in school settings.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2022
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Introduced May 6, 2022 Last action May 6, 2022
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May 6, 2022
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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May 6, 2022
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Kathy Castor
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FL
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