[Source;  NASP Online

We have a growing mental health crisis among our young people, including the alarming rise in youth suicide rates, and schools play a critical role in meeting their needs. Unfortunately, we have a critical shortage of school psychologists and other school-employed mental health professionals that prevents many students from receiving the mental health supports they need to thrive and succeed in school, at home, and in life.This legislation is a critical step toward addressing the shortage and improving access to services by providing grants to create community partnerships between local education agencies and universities.

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