Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act of 2025

# Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act of 2025 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill, introduced by Representative Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut, aims to increase mental health services available to students in schools across the United States. While the bill's specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically focus on funding, staffing, and resources to help schools hire more mental health professionals—such as counselors, psychologists, and social workers—and expand programs that support student mental health and wellness. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily benefit students, particularly those in under-resourced schools that currently lack adequate mental health support. It would also affect school districts, which would receive additional resources or funding to implement these services, and mental health professionals seeking employment in schools.

Parents and educators could also see impacts through improved student support systems. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It remains in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet become law.