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ASSIST Act

Introduced: May 31, 2023 Introduced by: Warnock, Raphael G. Democratic · Georgia See on congress.gov

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May 31, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

May 31, 2023

Introduced in Senate

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Advancing Student Services In Schools Today Act or the ASSIST Act

This bill establishes programs and requirements to support the provision of mental health and substance use disorder services at schools.

Specifically, the bill provides for a 90% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) under Medicaid for services that are furnished by mental health and substance use disorder providers at schools or school-based health centers. Qualifying services include those provided by school counselors, social workers, and psychologists.

The bill also establishes a grant program to increase the number of mental health and substance use disorder providers at schools, colleges, and other educational institutions.

What's happening now May 31, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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