hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Grants to connect schools with mental health and trauma services.
Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-CT) and 18 cosponsors.
Introduced in House, referred to Education and Workforce Committee.
This bill amends the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to create a grant program for schools to partner with community mental health systems. Grants can fund trauma-informed training for staff, family engagement, and partnerships with early childhood programs. Sponsor Rep. Hayes serves on the House Committee on Education and Workforce. The bill has not yet had a committee vote or floor action.
Introduced Feb 11, 2026
This bill is under review by a committee. The committee holds hearings, gathers testimony from experts and stakeholders, and may propose amendments. If the committee votes to advance it, the bill moves to the full chamber for debate and a vote.
The bill provides $50 million per year for five years to help schools set up or expand trauma support. Funds can be used for staff training, hiring school-based mental health providers, and creating partnerships with local mental health agencies. Schools must ensure services are culturally competent and accessible to students with disabilities. The law requires that federal funds supplement, not replace, existing state and local spending.
Supporters Say
Supporters say schools need federal help to address rising youth mental health crises and ensure trauma-affected students can learn.
Critics Say
Critics worry the grants could lead to federal overreach in local education and that $50 million is insufficient to cover all eligible schools.
Backers argue the program is flexible, allowing schools to tailor services to local needs. Opponents may also raise concerns about cost or duplication of existing programs, though the bill requires supplementing not supplanting. The debate focuses on federal role versus local control.