House bill · H.R. 8979 (119th Congress)
Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: John W. Mannion (U.S. Representative, NY-22, Democratic)
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Summary
It would provide federal support for staffing high-need public elementary and secondary schools with school-based mental health services providers. Its findings cite federal survey data on the share of adolescents reporting symptoms of anxiety and depression.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on Education and Workforce · U.S. House of Representatives
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Cosponsors
7
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- Democratic7
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Related bills
- S. 4618Elementary and Secondary School Counseling ActIdentical bill
- H.R. 8524, 118th CongressRelated bill in another Congress
- S. 4407, 118th CongressRelated bill in another Congress
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Full history
- May 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- May 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- May 21, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
U.S. House of Representatives
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