Schools Get Big Money for Mental Health Help

Schools are getting a big boost for mental health support. The Education Department just gave out $208 million to 65 schools. This is a big deal because earlier, over 200 mental health grants from the last administration were canceled. Most of this new money is going to schools in rural areas. The goal is to help students with proven mental health services. But why is this happening now? It's a shift from what was happening before. The new grants focus on services that work. This is good news for students who need help. But some people might wonder why it took so long. Mental health is important, and schools need the right tools to support students. Meanwhile, there's more news about health leaders. The acting head of a big health agency is leaving. This could mean big changes for mental health and addiction treatment. It's always a big deal when leaders change, especially in important agencies. In other news, the FDA is looking at new sunscreen ingredients. Right now, the U. S. uses different ingredients than other countries. This could change soon. The FDA is also dealing with some trust issues. Some staff members are worried about the new leader's decisions. And there's more. The president signed an order about AI laws. This could affect how states make rules about technology. Some people think this is good for big tech companies. Others think it might cause problems. Lastly, a big health deal with Kenya was put on hold. A court there is worried about privacy. This could affect other deals with African countries. Meanwhile, Bill Gates says cutting global aid is causing more child deaths. He's not sugarcoating it. It's a big issue.