Key Takeaways
- The BSCA is a law that expands gun safety measures, but also addresses violence more broadly.
- Citing the connection between mental health issues and violence, it expands school-based mental health services, reducing obstacles to schools' billing for services under Medicaid.
- Most states will need to amend their payment policies to take full advantage of available funds.
About this Report
This report was created by the National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization. Our 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.
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Your Guide to the BSCA
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act unlocks over $1 billion additional funding for mental health and other services. Here's how your state can maximize support for students and educators.
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