Trump Administration Cancels $1 Billion in School Mental Health Grants
The Trump administration has announced the cancellation of $1 billion in school mental health grants, claiming misuse for diversity initiatives.
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The Trump administration will no longer fund $1 billion in school mental health grants, asserting these funds were misused for diversity initiatives rather than directly supporting student mental health. Conservative activist Christopher Rufo highlighted the cuts, stating the money was used to advance left-wing agendas. The Education Department aims to re-envision the funding strategy to better address students' behavioral health needs. Meanwhile, youth mental health concerns persist, with many adolescents lacking access to necessary treatment services.
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The Trump administration canceled the grants because they believed the funding reflected priorities of the previous administration and was allegedly misused for diversity initiatives, conflicting with their policy of merit and fairness.
The grants were part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which aimed to improve mental health support in schools following significant gun violence incidents. However, the Education Department found them to be at odds with current administration priorities.
The Education Department plans to re-envision and re-compete its mental health program funds to more effectively address students' behavioral health needs.
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