CLASP

This fact sheet discusses the importance and effectiveness of providing school-based health services—especially for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and disabled young people.

CLASP conducted an analysis of 37* state plans to better understand if and how schools planned reoppening.

CLASP conducted an analysis of 37* state plans to better understand if and how schools were collecting student mental health data. 

CLASP conducted an analysis of 37* state plans to better understand if and how schools were prioritizing Tier 1 social and emotional learning supports.

CLASP conducted an analysis of 37* state plans to better understand if and how schools were prioritizing culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and healing-centered care.

CLASP conducted an analysis of 37* state plans to better understand if and how schools were prioritizing their behavioral health workforce. 

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress appropriated funds for schools primarily through the new Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER). The American Rescue Plan allocated $122 billion for school reopening. ESSER funding offers an opportunity to invest in the mental health…

The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) and 62 partner organizations urged the U.S.

In this report for federal, state, and local government entities, we offer examples of states that have created good mental health mobile response systems

We urge Congress to prioritze young people's healing and wellbeing by making a targeted $7.5 billion investment -- over and above the $4 billion already proposed -- in the mental health of youth ages 16-25.