H544

To establish the Whole Child Grant Program

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes the Whole Child Grant Program to support the wellbeing of students and educators in public schools.

The bill establishes the Whole Child Grant Program to provide funds to public school districts for the social, emotional, and physical wellbeing of students and educators. The program will support hiring school nurses, counselors, social workers, and other personnel. Funds will be distributed based on the percentage of low-income students in each district. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will oversee the program, including an annual reporting process to monitor progress.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 21, 2025

11:00 AM

Joint Committee on Education Hearing

History

Mar 23

House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Dec 18, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Oct 20, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 17, 2025