Invest in wrap-around programs and ensure our most vulnerable schools and students receive an equitable education.
Invest in wrap-around programs for vulnerable schools and students.
Occurrences
Evidence
Under the K-12 Education section, Trahan said: "Invest in wrap-around programs and ensure our most vulnerable schools and students receive an equitable education." She also said wrap-around programs would help serve diverse populations across the district.
Trahan and Cárdenas introduced the Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Act, which would authorize HHS to create a grant program for school districts to strengthen behavioral health awareness through planning and prevention efforts, public health campaign materials, and related activities in high schools.
Congress.gov shows H.R. 4253 was introduced on June 30, 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. The bill's official title is "To support States and high-need local educational agencies in increasing the number of mental health services providers in schools."
Congress.gov shows H.R. 7340 was introduced on February 4, 2026. Its official title is "To provide for the long-term improvement of public school facilities, and for other purposes," and it was referred to committee.
Assessments
The evidence shows Trahan made multiple concrete legislative efforts related to wrap-around supports for vulnerable schools and students, including school mental health and school facilities bills. However, the provided records show introduction, cosponsorship, and committee referral only, with no evidence that funding was enacted or that the promised investment was delivered. Because there were serious legislative attempts but no delivered outcome established, this should be rated never with an effort badge.