January 26, 2024 - South Fayette Township, PA

ADVISORY - Shapiro-Davis Administration Is Delivering on Its Promise to Invest in Student Mental Health

At a roundtable discussion at South Fayette High School in Allegheny County, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis highlighted additional resources available for Pennsylvania schools to provide expanded mental health services and supports for students.

"Pennsylvania kids need more support and more services to help them stay safe and healthy, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally, too," said Davis. "One of Governor Shapiro's top priorities in the state budget last year was investing more in student mental health, so schools have the resources they need to provide the services and support our kids need. We delivered on that promise by investing $90 million in student mental health grants for schools across the Commonwealth."

Pennsylvania schools have until Feb. 29 to apply for $90 million total in student mental health grants, which are administered by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, which Davis chairs. The Shapiro-Davis Administration secured $100 million in funding for student mental health services and resources in the 2023-24 bipartisan budget.

Speakers (Roundtable Participants)
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis
Dr. Carrie Rowe - Deputy Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education, Pennsylvania Department of Education
Sen. Devlin Robinson
Rep. Jason Ortitay
Prerna Chakkingal - Senior, South Fayette High School
Mohammed Shedeed - Graduate South Fayette High School, Current Freshman at Pitt
Rachel Andler - Dir. Of Students Services, Fayette Township School District
Mike Perrott - Lead School Counselor, South Fayette Township School District
Jen Iriti - Parent and School Board Director, South Fayette Township

• Full Advisory