The Trump administration has announced it will discontinue $1 billion in federal grants previously allocated to school districts for hiring mental health professionals, citing violations of federal civil rights law by the Biden administration in the awarding of these grants. These funds, part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act established in response to the Uvalde school shooting, were critical in addressing the growing mental health crisis among students. Superintendent Derek Fialkiewicz from Corbett, Oregon, expressed dismay over the withdrawal, highlighting the essential role of these funds in expanding mental health services within his district after COVID disruptions.
The Trump administration's decision to stop federal grant funding for school mental health professionals contradicts the aim of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act that addresses a growing mental health crisis.
Superintendent Derek Fialkiewicz noted that the mental health grants allowed his rural district to significantly expand support for students struggling with mental health issues, which is crucial post-COVID.
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