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Inspiration

Gettysburg Area School District Mental Health Support

Student support & wellbeing · Funding · Districts · Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Department of Education's announcement prompted this practical look at what other schools and districts could adapt.

How they approached it

They applied for and secured state safety and mental health grants, then allocated funds to hire highly qualified social workers.

Why it is worth a look

This demonstrates a concrete way to address student mental health needs by leveraging state funding for direct support personnel.

What you could learn

Apply for state safety and mental health grants to fund the hiring of essential support staff, such as social workers, to enhance student wellbeing.

People involved

Josh Shapiro · Governor

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