H. R. 8524, known as the "Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act," aims to improve the availability of mental health services in high-need public elementary and secondary schools across the United States. The bill proposes grants to states, which then provide subgrants to local...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8524 is a plan to give more money to schools, so they can hire people like counselors and psychologists to help kids feel better and do well at school. It makes sure there are enough helpers for every kid and promises money to keep the program going each year but doesn't say exactly how much.