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HR 721 — Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Summary

Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021 This bill provides specific statutory authority for the Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) State Educational Agency Grant Program that is administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The program supports school-based mental health services, including screening, treatment, and outreach programs.

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The text indicates that H.R. 721 was received in the Senate on May 13, 2021, and was read twice before being referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Additionally, the reference to the bill as "Engrossed in House" has been removed. This change matters as it reflects the bill's progression and current status in the legislative process.

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721 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
721 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
721 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend projects relating to children and to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs.
721 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 13, 2021 Received;
read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend projects relating to children and to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs.
Clerk.
CHERYL L.
117th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
JOHNSON, Clerk.
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721 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend projects relating to children and to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs.
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Public health service · 42 U.S.C. ch. 6A Amends the act as a whole

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This bill revises and extends provisions for school-based mental health services for children under the Public Health Service Act.

  • 42 U.S.C. 290hh

    Section 581 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290hh) (relating to children and violence) is amended to read as follows: → SEC. 581. SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH; CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS. (a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, shall, through grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements awarded to eligible entities described in subsection (c), provide comprehensive school-based mental health services and supports to assist children in local communities and schools (including schools funded by the Bureau of Indian Education) dealing with traumatic experiences, grief, bereavement, risk of suicide, and violence. Such services and supports shall be-- (1) developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate; (2) trauma-informed; and (3) incorporate positive behavioral interventions and supports.

    This change establishes a new framework for providing comprehensive mental health services targeting children's needs in schools.

  • 42 U.S.C. 290hh

    the part designation and heading → PART G--SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH

    This updates the section designation to reflect the focus on school-based mental health.

  • 42 U.S.C. 290kk et seq.

    the second part G (relating to services provided through religious organizations) → part J

    This change renames and reclassifies the existing part G to part J.

  • 42 U.S.C. 290kk et seq.

    sections 581 through 584 → sections 596 through 596C

    This changes the numbering of the existing sections to create room for the new provisions.

  • 42 U.S.C. 290hh

    Grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements awarded under subsection (a), shall, as appropriate, be used for-- → Grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements awarded under subsection (a), shall, as appropriate, be used for--

    This maintains language that outlines funding purposes while introducing additional specificity.

  • 42 U.S.C. 290hh

    development of programs described in paragraph (1); → development of programs described in paragraph (1);

    This reinforces the commitment to develop effective mental health programs within schools.

  • 42 U.S.C. 290hh

    in the same manner that such section applies to an educational agency or institution (as that term is defined in such section). → in the same manner that such section applies to an educational agency or institution (as that term is defined in such section).

    This ensures compliance with privacy regulations under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

  • 42 U.S.C. 290hh

    $130,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2025. → $130,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2025.

    This sets forth the authorized appropriations for the implementation of mental health services.

Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

  2. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 380, proceedings on H.R. 721 are considered vacated.

  3. Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981.(consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2237)

  4. Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981. (consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2237)

  5. Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  6. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2165-2167; text: CR H2165-2166)

  7. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 721.

  8. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  9. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  10. Introduced in House

  11. Introduced in House

  12. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 721 do?
Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021 This bill provides specific statutory authority for the Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) State Educational Agency Grant Program that is administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The program supports school-based mental health services, including screening, treatment, and outreach programs.
Who sponsors HR 721?
HR 721 is sponsored by Napolitano, Grace F. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 721?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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