Accreditation Choice and Innovation Act

House Bill

H.R. 4054

119th Congress

Accreditation Choice and Innovation Act

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 15.

Introduced:Jul 2, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Nikki Budzinski

D - IL

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

This bill would renew federal funding for programs that provide mental health services and trauma support in schools across the country. It aims to make it easier for students to access evidence-based counseling and other resources to address their emotional and psychological needs.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Introduced7/2/2025

StatusOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 15.

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Accreditation Choice and Innovation Act

This bill would renew federal funding for programs that provide mental health services and trauma support in schools across the country. It aims to make it easier for students to access evidence-based counseling and other resources to address their emotional a

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This bill would renew federal funding for programs that provide mental health services and trauma support in schools across the country. It aims to make it easier for students to access evidence-based counseling and other resources to address their emotional and psychological needs.

Bill Number: 4054
Introduced: 7/2/2025
Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 15.
Policy Area: Education

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Fact Sheet

Title: Accreditation Choice and Innovation Act
Bill Number: 4054
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 15.
Introduced: 7/2/2025
Summary: This bill would renew federal funding for programs that provide mental health services and trauma support in schools across the country. It aims to make it easier for students to access evidence-based counseling and other resources to address their emotional and psychological needs.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would renew federal funding for programs that provide mental health services and trauma support in schools across the country. It aims to make it easier for students to access evidence-based counseling and other resources to address their emotional and psychological needs.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Trauma Support and Mental Health in Schools Reauthorization Act of 2023 This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 grants for increasing student access to evidence-based trauma support services and mental health care.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Renews grants to increase student access to trauma support services and mental health care in schools
Extends this funding through the 2028 fiscal year
Supports evidence-based programs to address students' emotional and mental health needs
Aims to make mental health resources more available and accessible for students

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would directly impact students in K-12 schools by expanding their access to mental health and trauma support services. This could benefit a wide range of students dealing with issues like anxiety, depression, abuse, or other challenges that affect their well-being and ability to learn. Increased access to these resources could lead to improved academic performance, better social-emotional skills, and overall healthier school communities.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4054, 119th Congress (2025). "Accreditation Choice and Innovation Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4054

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