What does Preamble of School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act do?

This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. It aims to provide grants for the hiring and retention of school social workers. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 4, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act do?

This bill is formally titled the School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act.

What does SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER GRANTS. of School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act do?

This Act aims to assist States and local educational agencies in hiring additional school social workers. The goal is to increase access to mental health and student support services, targeting a ratio of 1 school social worker for every 250 students, or 1 for every 50 students with intensive needs. It amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize grants for school social workers to high-need local educational agencies. Grants are awarded for up to 4 years and are intended to supplement, not supplant, existing funding. Funds can be used to retain existing school social workers, hire additional ones, or hire contractors meeting specific qualifications. School social workers receiving assistance are required to provide a range of services, including counseling, trauma-informed care, and addressing barriers to educational attainment. High-need local educational agencies must submit an application and report on progress in achieving staffing ratios for grant renewal. The Secretary is authorized to provide technical assistance to agencies applying for grants and extend application periods as needed.

What does NATIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER FOR SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK. of School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act do?

This section establishes a National Technical Assistance Center for School Social Work under the Secretary of Education. The Center will provide information, training, and technical assistance regarding the hiring and retention of school social workers in elementary and secondary schools. The Center's responsibilities include developing strategies to improve the school social work workforce and studying the costs and effectiveness of school social work programs. It will also collect and disseminate data on school social work ratios, outcomes, and best practices. The Center will establish partnerships among various governmental and non-profit entities to support workforce development, data collection, and documenting successful school social work methods. Definitions for terms like 'school social worker' are provided, referencing sections of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

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School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act

Last updated: 3/4/2026 · Introduced: 3/4/2026

Author: Gwen Moore (D-WI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes grants to local educational agencies to hire and retain school social workers, aiming for a ratio of one social worker per 250 students or 50 students with intensive needs.
It establishes a National Technical Assistance Center for School Social Work to provide training, data, and best practices related to school social work programs.
The bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to support these initiatives and ensure grant funds supplement, rather than replace, existing resources.

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