| Bill | HR 4843 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legislation | House Bill |
| Congress | 117 |
| Status | Archived — 117th Congress concluded |
| Source | View original on Congress.gov |
Description
Assisting School Mental Health Professionals Through Work Study Act of 2021
This bill adds assisting school-based mental health professionals to the list of community services in which undergraduate, graduate, and professional students may participate under the Federal Work-Study Program.
Specifically, the bill revises the definition of community services to include activities in which the student assists a mental health professional with appropriate tasks (e.g., administrative assistance) so long as the professional is (1) a school-based mental health services provider, or (2) an overseer of a school-based mental health services provider.
Bill Title
Assisting School Mental Health Professionals Through Work Study Act of 2021
Linked Goals
Steps
- 2021-07-29: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
- 2021-07-29: Introduced in House
- 2021-07-29: Introduced in House
Projected Outcome
A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.