Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act
To effectively staff the high-need public elementary schools and secondary schools of the United States with school-based mental health services providers.
The Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act aims to ensure that high-need public schools in the U.S. have access to school-based mental health services providers. This bill intends to enhance the availability of mental health support in schools, which can benefit students, teachers, and school staff. It will specifically target schools that have been identified as needing more mental health resources.
This bill would affect students, teachers, and school staff in public elementary and secondary schools that are currently under-resourced in terms of mental health services. By providing these schools with more mental health professionals, it hopes to improve the overall well-being and academic performance of students.
As of May 21, 2026, the bill has been introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. The bill is in its initial stages of the legislative process and has yet to be scheduled for further committee review or a vote in the House.
