Bill119th CongressFiled May 21, 2026Education
H.R. 8979
Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 21, 2026)
Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act
This bill directs the Department of Education to award formula grants to states and, through them, subgrants to local educational agencies to increase access to school-based, mental-health-services providers at high-need public elementary and secondary schools.
What just happenedMay 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Mannion, John W. [D-NY-22](D-NY)Sponsor
9 cosponsors8 D
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- Introduced in HouseMay 21, 2026
- May 21, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Introduced in House
- May 21, 2026IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House