Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB4120

Introduced
6/25/25  

Caption

Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2025

Impact

If enacted, HB4120 would lead to new programs and increased funding allocated for mental health initiatives within educational environments. The bill authorizes appropriations of $10 million annually through 2028 for the establishment of these programs. It is expected to create a framework within which local educational agencies can apply for grants to develop or enhance programs focused on mental health, ultimately aiming to improve educators' abilities to deal with mental health challenges. Furthermore, the bill promotes the inclusion of mental health strategies in educator preparation programs, thereby influencing how future educators are trained.

Summary

House Bill 4120, known as the Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2025, is designed to enhance the mental health and well-being of education professionals and other school staff. The bill mandates evidence-based best practices for preventing suicide and promoting mental health among educators, and it establishes training initiatives to equip school personnel with strategies to support their own mental health and the health of their colleagues. The role of the Secretary of Health and Human Services is pivotal, as they will lead a national initiative aimed at raising awareness about available mental health services and encouraging educators to seek help for mental health or substance use concerns.

Contention

The reception of HB4120 may not be universally positive, as some stakeholders could contest the effectiveness of proposed measures and the adequacy of funding. Critics might express concerns regarding the real-world applicability of the recommended best practices and whether the allocated budget is sufficient to meet the varied mental health needs of educators across different regions. Additionally, there may be discussions around the potential for the initiatives to address the specific factors contributing to mental health issues among education professionals, especially in the aftermath of events impacting educational environments, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB744

Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2023

US SB2530

Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2023

US HB7108

Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act of 2024

US HB10564

To support the behavioral needs of students and youth, invest in the school-based behavioral health workforce, and ensure access to mental health and substance use disorder benefits.

US HB8376

Latino Youth Mental Health Empowerment Act

US HB9684

Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Support Act

US HB9161

Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2024 CHANGE Act Correcting Hurtful and Alienating Names in Government Expression Act Immigrants’ Mental Health Act of 2024 Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2024 Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act of 2024 Data To Save Moms Act CARE for Moms Act Community Access, Resources, and Empowerment for Moms Act Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2024 Universal School Meals Program Act of 2024

US SB5210

BRAVE Act of 2024 Building Resources and Access for Veterans' Mental Health Engagement Act of 2024

US HB9570

Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act of 2024

US SB2072

Supporting Mental Health for Military Children Act

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