Nelson Wants More Mental Health Professionals In Schools

U.S. Senator Bill Nelson is filing legislation to hire more mental health professionals in schools across the country.  Referring to recent high school shootings, the Florida Democrat says, "We can't allow what happened in Parkland and in Texas to become the new normal in this country."  According to figures from 2016, Florida has about one school psychologist for every 2,000 students.  Nelson's bill would provide grants to colleges and universities that train new school psychologists, social workers and mental health counselors.

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