May 17, 2023 - Greensburg, PA
Governor Josh Shapiro shared his plans to ensure that Pennsylvania students have access to mental health resources in schools during a visit to Hempfield Area High School in Westmoreland County, highlighting his Administration's commitment to prioritizing mental health support so that Pennsylvanians have access to the resources they need and deserve. In March, the Governor unveiled his commonsense budget proposal filled with solutions to the most pressing issues Pennsylvanians face - including the mental health crisis that students and families are grappling with all across our Commonwealth. "For too long, there has been a stigma around mental health care - but that's changing with this generation. Students across the Commonwealth aren't afraid to talk about their mental health, and that's what I heard here today," said Governor Josh Shapiro. "Mental health affects our kids in and out of school - and we need a comprehensive approach to deliver real help across Pennsylvania. That's why my budget proposes investing half a billion dollars in mental health in our schools over the next 5 years to give students better access to mental health supports and to help us train more mental health professionals to work these critical jobs. It's time we listen to young people and deliver the help they need." Speakers Include:David Palmer, Hempfield Area High School PrincipalNick Miller, StudentGovernor Josh Shapiro
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