Take ACTION by contacting your U.S. Representative, and urging them to support H.R. 4054, H.R. 3331, H.R. 3228, and H.R. 3055.
- Find your U.S. Representative here.
Sample script:
Hello, my name is [your name], and I am calling on behalf of the Jewish Center for Justice to urge [U.S. Representative name] to support House bills 4054, 3331, 3228, and 3055. These bills would help improve funding and access to mental health resources in our schools and communities. Specifically, The Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act (H.R. 3331) is a bipartisan sponsored bill that will integrate mental health promotion, education, and resources into existing school wellness policies. Thank you for your consideration of this important piece of legislation.
What is JCJ advocating for?
- H.R. 4054 — Also known as the Trauma Support and Mental Health in Schools Reauthorization Act of 2023, this bill will authorize a grant program to help fund trauma and mental health programs in educational institutions,
- H.R. 3331 — Also known as the Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act, this bill will integrate mental health promotion, education, and resources into existing school wellness policies.
- H.R. 3228 — Also known as the Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act of 2023, this bill will establish the Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program to increase the recruitment and retention of school-based mental health services providers, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 3055 — Also known as the Improving Mental Health in Schools Act, this bill will amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to include certain mental health professionals as specialized instructional support personnel.
JCJ Fellows contributed to this action alert.