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NY Schools Face Mental Health Crisis Amid Funding Cuts

6/28/2025

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In rural upstate New York, the mental health crisis deepens as schools grapple with an alarming ratio of over 1,100 students for each counselor. The Trump administration's cut of $1 billion in mental health grants jeopardizes essential support for more than 20,000 students, leaving advocates fearful that this will exacerbate the struggles of vulnerable communities.

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Story summary

In rural upstate New York, the mental health crisis deepens as schools grapple with an alarming ratio of over 1,100 students for each counselor. The Trump administration's cut of $1 billion in mental health grants jeopardizes essential support for more than 20,000 students, leaving advocates fearful that this will exacerbate the struggles of vulnerable communities.