Policies & Analysis
Learn more about the policies and actions taken by the Trump-Vance administration, and how they threaten communities, freedoms, and democracy.
The Trump-Vance Administration is trying to
Remove mental health support for students
The Department abruptly rescinded funding intended for counselors and mental health professionals in public schools.
Notice of Non-Continuation of Grant Award (Multiple)
April 29, 2025
These letters inform 260 grantees that funding for mental health professionals will end at the end of this year, instead of the 5 year term originally granted and provided for by Congress. This will require programs that support student mental health to be suspended or canceled on short notice. Many schools will return to unmanageable ratios of mental health professionals to students. This will harm students, especially more vulnerable students including students of color and disabled students.
People are fighting back
How communities are responding
Democracy 2025 and our partners are ready to counter threats to people's rights, justice, and equality in courtrooms and communities across the country. Learn more about how people and communities are responding to this harmful policy:
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