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School Districts Face Mental Health Crisis Amid Funding Cuts

7/30/2025

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Amid federal funding cuts, school districts are grappling with a mental health crisis. Andrea Tarsi from Connecticut highlights the dire need for support, as students are left without vital services. The suspension of grants by the Trump administration has exacerbated the issue, with 47 states struggling to provide adequate mental health professionals, leading 16 states, including Connecticut, to take legal action.

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Amid federal funding cuts, school districts are grappling with a mental health crisis. Andrea Tarsi from Connecticut highlights the dire need for support, as students are left without vital services. The suspension of grants by the Trump administration has exacerbated the issue, with 47 states struggling to provide adequate mental health professionals, leading 16 states, including Connecticut, to take legal action.