School Mental Health Grants in Crisis | Portland Maine News

After the Uvalde tragedy, Congress poured a billion dollars into school mental health grants to hire 14,000 new professionals—but the Department of Education abruptly halted some funding, forcing schools to pause hiring, laying off staff, and shutting down graduate programs. Frustrated lawmakers and 16 state attorneys general sued, arguing the cuts violated the law. Courts sided with the states, restoring some funds but leaving chaos in their wake. Senators warn this instability undermines student care and hampers recruitment—exactly what we need to avoid after a national crisis. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2276298bcb070d7d