September 14, 2022
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Manchin, Capito Announce $5.7 Million for West Virginia School-Based Mental Health Services
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and
Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee,
announced $5,753,732 from the U.S. Department of Education for the state of
West Virginia to support safer and healthier learning environments for K-12
students by increasing school-based mental health services. The funding was
made possible through the Bipartisan Safer
Communities Act, which passed the Senate and was signed into law in June of 2022.
“As children across West Virginia head back to school this fall,
it is more important than ever that we work together to ensure every student
has a safe and healthy learning environment,” said Senator Manchin. “I
was proud to vote for the critical Bipartisan Safer Communities Act earlier this year, and I am pleased the
Department of Education is investing in West Virginia to increase school-based
mental health support for our students. As a member of the Senate
Appropriations Committee, I will continue advocating for resources to bolster
mental health services and support our students across the Mountain State.”
“Safe
and healthy learning environments are essential for our youth in West Virginia
as they grow and progress through their educational journey. I know how
important this is to our children and their families, which is why I voted in
favor of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act in the Senate. I will
always stand up for our children in West Virginia, and make sure resources are
available to provide the support they need to be successful,” Senator Capito
said.
To learn more about the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, click here.
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