According to an analysis from the Learning Policy Institute, the freezing of five other federal programs that support public schools are expected to result in the withholding of approximately $600 million from Texas, more than 16.1% of the state’s federal K-12 funding. Medicaid and CHIP are also facing cuts in the federal spending bill passed earlier this month, and both provide millions of dollars each year to school districts and local mental health authorities, enabling them to hire and retain mental health providers, offer preventive mental health screenings, and support students with disabilities using specialized services. Over 70% of the schools reported that sustainable funding for school-based mental health staff and professional school counselors was the main barrier to having adequate resources to address student mental health needs, according to a survey of 2,690 schools by the Mental Health America of Greater Houston.
Author: Krgv Channel 5 News
Published at: 2025-07-15 21:45:25
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