Schools' Mental Health Grants Cut

Schools' mental health grants cut

WASHINGTON — In parts of rural upstate New York, schools have more than 1,100 students for every mental health provider. In a far-flung region with little public transportation, those few school counselors often are the only mental health professionals available…

Colorado sues federal education agency over funding cuts to mental health grant

Colorado has joined 15 other states in suing the U.S. Department of Education for cutting $1 billion in grants earmarked for youth mental health.

Tong Joins Lawsuit Against Federal Cuts To School Mental Health Programs

The planned cuts include more than $3 million to support social workers in Hartford, New Britain, Vernon and Waterbury schools through 2029.

Attorney General Raúl Torrez Works to Uphold Bipartisan Law Ensuring School-Based Mental Health Programs For Students

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE NEWS RELEASE Attorney General Raúl Torrez joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing a federal lawsuit to stop the U.S. Department of Education from cutting critical mental health funding for K-12 students—funding that was secured through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, legislation spearheaded by New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich.  “It is one of our greatest responsibilities to protect the mental health and…