Bills · HR 4120
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4120Education
Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2025
INTRO JUN 25· LAST ACTION JUN 25
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because educators and school staff often face significant stress, which can lead to mental health challenges and burnout. If this bill becomes law, it would lead to more widespread access to mental health resources, support, and training specifically tailored for school employees. This could help prevent mental health crises, improve overall well-being, and potentially reduce turnover in the education sector.
Without this bill, efforts to support the mental health of school staff might remain fragmented or underfunded. Its passage could mean a more coordinated national approach to recognizing and addressing the mental health needs of those who work in schools, contributing to healthier individuals and, by extension, more stable and effective educational environments for students.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to identify and share best practices for preventing suicide and improving mental health among school staff.
This ensures that mental health support for educators is based on proven, effective methods.
PROVISION 02
Establishes a national education and awareness initiative to encourage school staff to seek mental health and substance use disorder services and to address stigma.
This aims to break down barriers, like shame, that prevent educators from getting needed help.
PROVISION 03
Authorizes grants for states, local school districts, and colleges to create or improve programs that promote mental health among the education workforce.
This provides direct funding to schools to implement practical support systems, including peer support and access to care.
PROVISION 04
Allows for training grants to include mental health strategies in educator preparation and professional development programs.
This integrates mental health support into ongoing professional learning for educators.
PROVISION 05
Mandates a review of efforts to improve education workforce mental health and a report to Congress within two years.
This provision ensures accountability and helps assess the effectiveness of the programs funded by the Act.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
D· Oregon
YRS IN OFFICE
14
BILLS LED
67
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 80%
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 25
Introduced in House
JUN 25
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4120
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 25, 2025
Last actionJun 25, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 25, 2025
House BillHR 4120Education
Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUN 25, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 25, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
7 min
COSPONSORS
5
COMPLEXITY
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