Mental Health Improvement Act
May 7, 2025
Introduced: May 7, 2025
May 7, 2025
Introduced: May 7, 2025
Summary
Continues a program that gives money for the education and training of mental and behavioral health workers for five more years, from 2026 to 2030.
What problem does this solve?
Funding for training mental and behavioral health workers is scheduled to end. This bill extends the funding to make sure more professionals can be trained to help people.
What does this bill do?
Extends funding for health education grants
Reauthorizes mental and behavioral health education and training grants for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, replacing the previous authorization for 2023 through 2027.
Who does this affect?
- Mental and behavioral health students and professionals
- Educational institutions with mental health programs
- Individuals seeking mental health care
What is the real world impact?
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Ensures a continued supply of mental health professionals
Provides funding to train more mental and behavioral health workers. This helps meet the growing need for mental health services across the country.
When does this start?
If passed, the grant funding will be available for the years 2026 through 2030.