Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act

The Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act (S. 1811) aims to address the shortage of mental health professionals in K-12 education by creating new financial incentives for providers to work in low-income school districts. The bill would establish a grant program to help schools recruit and train providers, while offering tuition credits and student loan forgiveness to those who commit to working in these high-need areas. For families and students, this legislation is designed to increase the availability of on-campus counselors, social workers, and psychologists to support student well-being.