NAESP Statement on the Introduction of Student Mental Health Services Act

NAESP has issued the following statement on the introduction of the Connecting Students to Mental Health Services Act:

“NAESP commends Reps. Abigail Spanberger and Brian Fitzpatrick for introducing the Connecting Students to Mental Health Services Act,” said NAESP Executive Director L. Earl Franks, Ed.D., CAE. “Expanding access to mental and behavioral health services, particularly in rural areas and communities most in need, is an important strategy to support student well-being and their overall success. This bill provides an initial investment for this promising approach and calls attention to the need to increase such opportunities in underserved areas.”