The ongoing government shutdown and President Donald Trump’s policies have created significant uncertainty regarding mental health funding for schools. Julie Giannini-Previde, superintendent of the McKinleyville Union School District in California, expressed concern, commenting: “You have to be under a rock as an educational leader to not be worried about how any of this is going to happen.” The Education Department has introduced new priorities for $270m in mental health grants, limiting funding to school psychologists while excluding counselors and social workers. Advocates worry that these changes, coupled with the cancellation of previously approved grants, will hinder recruitment and planning efforts in schools. Meanwhile, Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) downplayed these concerns, urging a focus on facts rather than fear.
Mental health service funding fears loom over schools
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