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Education Department Cuts $1B Mental Health Grant, Sparks Outrage

5/3/2025

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The U.S. Department of Education has scrapped a crucial $1 billion grant program designed to train mental health professionals for K-12 schools, claiming it no longer aligns with their priorities. This controversial move, especially after bipartisan backing post-Uvalde shooting, raises alarms among critics who fear it jeopardizes student safety and mental health support in an era of increasing school violence.

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The U.S. Department of Education has scrapped a crucial $1 billion grant program designed to train mental health professionals for K-12 schools, claiming it no longer aligns with their priorities. This controversial move, especially after bipartisan backing post-Uvalde shooting, raises alarms among critics who fear it jeopardizes student safety and mental health support in an era of increasing school violence.