100+ Policy Wins

Inseparable advocacy leads to a new Alabama law requiring full-time mental health services coordinators in public school districts and private charter schools.

Illinois approves annual wellness checks for students in grades 7-12 and allocates $5 million for implementation.

Inseparable celebrates the signing of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act on the White House lawn. This federal legislation reflects our success in calling for more resources to support school mental health professionals ($1 billion), school-based program grants through Project AWARE ($240 million over 4 years), and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline ($150 million).

Delaware creates new ratios for counselors, social workers, and psychologists in middle schools.

Washington State allocates $1 million for a new rural school telemental health program.

Washington State allocates a first-ever $18 million carve-out for youth mental health in the capital budget.

Georgia allocates $26.9 million to improve the ratio of school counselors to students.

Colorado provides school mental health screenings for students in grades 6-12.

Illinois appropriates $5 million for school wellness checks.

Illinois requires the Departments of Human Resources and Education to collaborate for better student mental health.

Pennsylvania allocates $100 million to support school-based mental health programs.

Illinois establishes a Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Officer focused on youth with complex mental health needs.

Delaware allows students to take excused absences for mental health.

Delaware provides grief counseling for students after school-related trauma.

Washington State funds post-inpatient transitional housing and mental health support for young adults.

Wyoming appropriates $10 million for K-12 student mental health grants.

Georgia devotes $1 million to expand the Apex program, a school-linked mental health program.

Kentucky requires trauma-informed teams to respond to student mental health concerns, build resiliency and wellness, and assist students impacted by trauma.

Expands the pilot TRAILS program statewide for school mental health professionals and educators.

Colorado devotes $5 million to the I Matter program, which offers young people at least 3 free therapy sessions per year.

Pennsylvania allocates $100 million for school-based mental health services for the second year in a row.

Delaware improves ratios of school mental health professionals for grades 9-12.

Michigan restored $125 million in funding for school mental health and safety that had been cut from the budget, bringing the total appropriation to $150 million.

Virginia promotes school telehealth agreements to expand access to mental health services for students.

Georgia increases funding for school social workers by $2.4M and adds $6.96M for new student advocacy specialists to coordinate mental health services.

Establishes student advocacy specialists to coordinate mental health supports; implements PBIS programs in high needs schools, mental health awareness and suicide prevention training for school personnel.

Georgia prohibits students from being expelled solely due to absenteeism and requires teams to develop intervention plans.

Georgia enters the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists, expanding access to school-based care.

Colorado requires school districts to adopt and implement policies on cell phone use in schools.

Maryland funds school mental health services through the Consortium at $70 million, with ongoing appropriation at $100 million--restoring $60 million of funding cut in proposed budget.

Maryland establishes an EPSDT (Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment) workgroup to improve children's access to mental health care through Medicaid.

Delaware streamlines its loan repayment programs to recruit and retain school mental health professionals.

Illinois makes school-based mental health screenings mandatory and extends to grades 3-12 to identify students in need of support.

Michigan increases its school mental health and safety fund by $62M and adds $53.3M for school mental health professionals.

For the third year, Pennsylvania allocates $100 million for school mental health.

Georgia commits $2.6 million in FY26 budget to expand school social workers and mental health support grants, a direct investment in students' well-being.

Washington codifies a statewide strategic plan for mental health care from prenatal through age 25, creating a coordinated framework for early intervention and longer-term support.

Washington creates a statewide technical assistance and training network, giving schools across the state training and resources to support students' behavioral health.

Maryland reverses $20 million in proposed cuts to the Coordinated Community Supports Partnership, protecting schools' ability to provide mental health services for students.

Virginia equips teachers and school staff with evidence-based training to address the needs of youth at high risk of experiencing mental health challenges.

Virginia directs development of best-practice recommendations for annual mental health screenings for students in grades 6–12.