119th Congress
S. 2050
ASSIST Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Raphael G. Warnock(D-GA)
- Introduced
- Jun 12, 2025
- Policy area
- Health
- Committees
- Senate Committee on Finance
- Official text
- Introduced in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (6)
Original cosponsors (6)
- Alex Padilla (D-CA)
- Angela D. Alsobrooks (D-MD)
- Ben Ray Luján (D-NM)
- Peter Welch (D-VT)
- Ron Wyden (D-OR)
- Tina Smith (D-MN)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version
Advancing Student Services In Schools Today Act or the ASSIST Act
This bill establishes programs and requirements to support the provision of mental health and substance use disorder services at schools.
Specifically, the bill provides for a 90% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) under Medicaid for services that are furnished by mental health and substance use disorder providers at schools or school-based health centers. Qualifying services include those provided by school counselors, social workers, and psychologists.
The bill also establishes a grant program to increase the number of mental health and substance use disorder providers at schools, colleges, and other educational institutions.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jun 12, 2025 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. - Jun 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate