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New Bill Aims to Boost School Mental Health Access

10/23/2025

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Democratic State Rep. Manuel Guzman Jr. plans to introduce legislation to join the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists, expanding access to mental health care for children in schools.
Christine Michaels, CEO of NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania, highlights that 57% of the 98,000 diagnosed with depression lack care.
A bill is expected to be shared in the coming weeks.

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Story summary

Democratic State Rep. Manuel Guzman Jr. plans to introduce legislation to join the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists, expanding access to mental health care for children in schools.
Christine Michaels, CEO of NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania, highlights that 57% of the 98,000 diagnosed with depression lack care.
A bill is expected to be shared in the coming weeks.