School-Based Health Workers Advocate for Enhanced Support to Boost Student Success
School-based health professionals are advocating for a multidisciplinary approach to address student health and well-being, emphasizing its impact on academic success. During a congressional briefing, representatives from various health organizations highlighted the need for increased support and resources for school-based health workers. They stressed the importance of addressing students' mental, behavioral, and physical health needs to improve educational outcomes. The briefing also called for the restoration of funding for mental health grants that were cut by the Trump administration. 
