4930 -- Youth Mental Health Services Act of 2020 | Poliscope

Youth Mental Health Services Act of 2020

4930

116th Congress

Education

In Committee

Legislative Progress

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Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Other Chamber

Enacted

Introduced

November 30, 2020

Latest Action

November 30, 2020

Primary Sponsor

John KennedyRepublican(LA)

Momentum (last 30 days)

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Summary

Youth Mental Health Services Act of 2020 This bill authorizes state and local educational agencies to use student support and academic enrichment grants to improve mental health services available to students. Specifically, it allows funds to be used for identifying and disseminating best practices for mental health first aid, emergency planning, coordination of services, and telehealth services.