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ASSIST Act

Bill Number
S. 2050
Origin Chamber
Senate
Congress
119th Congress, Session 1
Policy Area
Health
Status
Introduced
Latest Action
2025-06-12: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Last Updated
2025-07-25T16:16:08Z

Official Summary

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.

Sponsor

Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]

Cosponsors (6)

Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA], Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM], Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN], Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

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