S 4618 · 119th CongressIn Committeecongress.gov ↗

Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act

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This bill would have the Department of Education give funding to states, which would then pass that funding along to local school districts. The money would be used to bring more mental health service providers into public elementary and secondary schools that have the greatest need.

Sponsor

Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

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Introduced

May 21, 2026

Policy Area

Education

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