The Youth Mental Health Services Act of 2021 aims to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve mental health services for students, and for other purposes. This bill authorizes state and local educational agencies to use Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants to improve mental health services available to students. Specifically, it allows funds to be used for identifying and disseminating best practices for mental health first aid, emergency planning, coordination of services, and telehealth services.
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