School Mental Health Access and Telehealth Act

This bill would authorize expanded federal grants through the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services to help public school districts hire or contract with licensed mental-health counselors and establish secure telehealth services. Grants would prioritize rural, low-income, and underserved districts, support partnerships with community health providers, and fund training and technology costs. Participating districts would retain control over service delivery, subject to applicable student-privacy, accessibility, and professional-licensing requirements.