Modifies the SMART internship grant program to provide funding for mental health professionals interning in public schools.

The bill amends the SMART internship grant program to provide grants to mental health professionals interning in public schools. It specifies that funding can be provided either hourly at $25 per hour for up to 20 hours per week over a 30-week period or as a lump sum of $15,000. The bill outlines conditions for funding, including the requirement for interns to work in schools with at least 50% of pupils eligible for free or reduced-price meals. It also details the process for payments to be made and the criteria for continuation or cessation of funding.

Modifies the SMART internship grant program to provide funding for mental health professionals interning in public schools.

The bill amends the SMART internship grant program to provide grants to mental health professionals interning in public schools. It specifies that funding can be provided either hourly at $25 per hour for up to 20 hours per week over a 30-week period or as a lump sum of $15,000. The bill outlines conditions for funding, including the requirement for interns to work in schools with at least 50% of pupils eligible for free or reduced-price meals. It also details the process for payments to be made and the criteria for continuation or cessation of funding.