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S 1727

Establishes a social worker pilot program

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Samra Brouk and 1 co-sponsor

S 1727 - Establishes a Social Worker Pilot Program OverviewBill Number: S 1727 Title: Establishes a social worker pilot program Status: REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE Introdu

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Bill Summary · S 1727

S 1727 - Establishes a Social Worker Pilot Program

Overview

Bill Number: S 1727
Title: Establishes a social worker pilot program
Status: REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
Introduced: May 13, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of this bill is to establish a pilot program that would place social workers in select public schools across the country. The intent is to improve access to mental health and social services for students, as well as provide additional support for teachers and administrators in addressing the complex needs of their student populations.

Key Provisions

  • Creates a 3-year pilot program to fund the placement of licensed social workers in 500 public schools nationwide
  • Provides $75 million in annual funding for the pilot, to be administered by the Department of Education
  • Requires participating schools to integrate the social workers into their existing student support services
  • Tasks the social workers with providing counseling, crisis intervention, family engagement, and referrals to community resources
  • Directs the Department of Education to evaluate the pilot's effectiveness and provide a report to Congress

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Students in the participating public schools would gain access to dedicated social work services and support
  • Teachers and school administrators would receive additional resources to address students' social, emotional, and mental health needs
  • Local communities may see increased utilization of social services and community-based programs through referrals from the school-based social workers
  • The Department of Education would oversee the pilot program and evaluate its outcomes

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The bill has been reported out of committee and referred to the Senate Finance Committee for further consideration. If passed by the Senate and House, and signed into law, the pilot program would be implemented over a 3-year period, with the Department of Education required to submit an evaluation report to Congress at the end of the pilot.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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