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Published: 12/02/2021
Our children deserve the chance for a healthy start in life, including treatment for physical and mental illnesses that affect their ability to learn and succeed in school.
NEA advocates for students and educators covered by federal health programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP, the Children’s Health Insurance Program. We support strengthening each of these programs as well as the Affordable Care Act.
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Modernize Schools and Address the Student Mental Health Crisis
Submitted on 05/17/2022
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Pass the Mental Health Services for Students Act (HR 721)
Submitted on 05/11/2021
Bills in Congress
Learn NEA's position on pending legislation related to public education, and take action to protect our schools
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Support
HR 7780 Mental Health Matters Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on 05/16/2022
A bill to promote the use of evidence-based mental health, social-emotional, and behavioral health interventions for young children enrolled in early education programs like Head Start.
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Support
HR 6493 Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on 01/25/2022
A bill to promote evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies on college campuses.
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Support
HR 5407 Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on 09/28/2021
A bill to create a $100 billion grant program and $30 billion tax-credit bond program targeting high-poverty schools whose facilities pose health and safety risks to students and educators.
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