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The Department of Education is canceling $1 billion in school mental health funding—including grants aimed at supporting counselor professional development—due to opposition to grant language that encouraged diversifying the mental health workforce.

On April 23, 2025, the Trump Administration issued an Executive Order (EO) and fact sheet directing an “overhaul” of the college accreditation process, stating that universities must maintain accreditation to receive federal financial aid.

Proposals to cut Medicaid by up to $880 billion over the next decade have raised concerns among state leaders and health officials. 

The PPLC is comprised of counseling professionals within the 91�ε� dedicated to addressing legislative issues that impact our profession. We serve as a liaison between members of the counseling profession and 91�ε� staff focused on addressing public policy.

91�ε� has secured membership in the Modern Medicaid Alliance (MMA), a coalition of 125+ organizations, including the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.