Constitutional Hearing Protection Act

House Bill

H.R. 3228

119th Congress

Constitutional Hearing Protection Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 8, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Earl L. Carter

Representative

Republican

GA-1

Cosponsors

25

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

The Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act of 2023 aims to address the shortage of mental health professionals in schools by providing financial assistance to graduate students pursuing careers in school-based mental health professions like school counseling.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

SponsorEarl L. Carter (R-GA)

Introduced9/8/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for

ChamberHouse

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Constitutional Hearing Protection Act

The Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act of 2023 aims to address the shortage of mental health professionals in schools by providing financial assistance to graduate students pursuing careers in school-based mental health professions like school cou

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The Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act of 2023 aims to address the shortage of mental health professionals in schools by providing financial assistance to graduate students pursuing careers in school-based mental health professions like school counseling.

Bill Number: 3228
Sponsor: Earl L. Carter (R-GA)
Introduced: 9/8/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for
Policy Area: Education

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Fact Sheet

Title: Constitutional Hearing Protection Act
Bill Number: 3228
Sponsor: Earl L. Carter (R-GA)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for
Introduced: 9/8/2025
Summary: The Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act of 2023 aims to address the shortage of mental health professionals in schools by providing financial assistance to graduate students pursuing careers in school-based mental health professions like school counseling.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act of 2023 aims to address the shortage of mental health professionals in schools by providing financial assistance to graduate students pursuing careers in school-based mental health professions like school counseling.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act of 2023 This bill establishes a program to expand the mental health services workforce in schools. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education to contract with graduate institutions to pay a share of the cost of attendance for graduate students pursuing careers in the school-based mental health profession (e.g., school counseling).

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill requires the Department of Education to contract with graduate schools to cover a portion of the cost of attendance for students pursuing degrees in school-based mental health fields.
The goal is to expand the mental health services workforce in schools and improve access to critical mental health support for students.
The program would provide financial incentives to attract more people to careers as school counselors, psychologists, and social workers.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would directly benefit graduate students interested in school-based mental health careers by making their education more affordable. It could also lead to an increase in the number of mental health professionals working in schools, improving access to vital services for students who may be struggling with mental health challenges.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3228, 119th Congress (2025). "Constitutional Hearing Protection Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3228

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