H.R. 5526 · 117th Congress
Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act
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Torres1 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
This bill requires local educational agencies (LEAs) participating in the school lunch or breakfast programs to include in their local school wellness policies (1) goals for mental health promotion and education, and (2) nutrition guidelines for reducing childhood eating disorders.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Oct 8, 2021
Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act
This bill requires local educational agencies (LEAs) participating in the school lunch or breakfast programs to include in their local school wellness policies (1) goals for mental health promotion and education, and (2) nutrition guidelines for reducing childhood eating disorders. Such LEAs must also include registered dietitians and school-based mental health services providers in the development, implementation, and periodic review of such policies.
The bill also requires the Department of Agriculture to provide information and technical assistance to school health professionals (including school-based mental health services providers) for use in establishing healthy school environments. Such technical assistance must promote mental health, encourage mental health assessments, and establish resilient school environments.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act
Latest action (Oct 8, 2021): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Policy area: Agriculture and Food · Origin: House · Introduced: Oct 8, 2021
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.