US HB7394

Establishes the Mental and Behavioral Health Career Promotion Grant Program within HHS to award grants to partnerships of local/state educational agencies, community colleges, and community-based mental health providers

Targets students in grades 9-12 and community colleges through educational presentations, internships, externships, mentorships, and job shadowing with mental health professionals

Grants awarded for 5-year periods with renewal option; activities must be developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate

Covered mental health careers include psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, peer support specialists, addiction specialists, and community health workers

Authorizes $50 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031; limits administrative costs for data collection and performance measurement to 10% of grant funds