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Proposal:Advancing Student Services In Schools Today Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

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.

Bill Title

Advancing Student Services In Schools Today Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2022-05-06: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2022-05-06: Introduced in House
  • 2022-05-06: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.