June 27, 2024
SENATOR ANWAR HIGHLIGHTS MENTAL HEALTH GRANT SUPPORT FOR EAST HARTFORD SCHOOLS
Today, State Senator Saud Anwar (D-South Windsor) highlighted the announced $85,000 in mental health support programming grant funding that will be used to support East Hartford Public Schools over the next two years.
“While our schools take a summer break, mental health needs year-round attention, and our state’s focus on this important issue will benefit a number of students in the next few years,” said Sen. Anwar. “Providing our youth with the resources they need to be their best selves is incredibly valuable and I’m grateful to the Governor and our Department of Education for recognizing this vital need.”
The grant, awarded under the Connecticut State Department of Education’s Summer Mental Health Supports Grant program, will utilize American Rescue Plan Act funding and provide resources for mental health supports in school programs over the summer this year and in 2025.
This will allow the school district to provide students with the supports they need year-round, especially important as some may only be able to access mental health aid during the school year.
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