THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AWARDING MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN GRANTS TO HELP SUPPORT THE MENTAL HEALTH OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS. 

THE 136 GRANTS TOTAL OVER 86 MILLION DOLLARS AND ARE GOING TO DISTRICTS AROUND THE STATE TO ADDRESS THE VARIOUS NEEDS OF ILLINOIS SCHOOLCHILDREN. THE BOARD’S DIRECTOR OF WELLNESS CARA WILEY SAYS PROGRAMS BEING FUNDED INCLUDE:

OTHER AREAS THAT CAN BE ADDRESSED ARE SUBSTANCE ABUSE, COLLEGE PREP, MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS AND FITNESS ACTIVITIES FOR BOTH STUDENTS AND STAFF.

OTHER PROGRAMS BEING FUNDED INCLUDE MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TRAINING AND MORE. IN TOTAL, 136 GRANTS ARE BEING AWARDED TO DISTRICTS AROUND THE STATE TOTALING MORE THAN 86 MILLION DOLLARS.