Michigan Schools Use New State Grant to Invest in Students' Mental and Physical Health, Recruit 560+ Nurses, Social Workers, Counselors 

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Governor Whitmer today announced that schools are recruiting and in the process of hiring 560 more school psychologists, school social workers, school counselors, and school nurses with the help of funding from the FY22 State School Aid Act.  

"The pandemic reminded us that school-based mental and physical health professionals are not luxuries. Healthy students-physically, mentally, and social-emotionally-are better learners," said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. "Having skilled professionals in school buildings helps our kids get the supports they need so they can thrive in the classroom and beyond."

"Our children require academic, social emotional, and physical supports, both in and out of schools," said State Superintendent Dr. Michael F. Rice. "School communities across the state are appreciative of this critical new FY 22 budget investment negotiated between the governor and the state legislature. This $240 million begins the requisite school support for our children's mental health and physical needs."

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