Advancing student mental health by increasing the number of school psychologists

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Multnomah County School District 1J (operating as Portland Public Schools) $4.898 million on January 1, 2026, under the School Safety National Activities program (CFDA 84.184) to advance student mental health by increasing the number of school psychologists.

The award funds the recruitment, preparation, and retention of school psychologists in high-need local educational agencies. Portland Public Schools, serving more than 44,000 students across 81 schools in the Multnomah County urban core, operates as the largest school district in Oregon. The district's student population includes significant numbers of underserved, culturally diverse, American Indian and Alaska Native, English language learner, and LGBTQ+ students.

Performance occurs in Portland, Oregon (97227) from January 1 through December 31, 2026. The School Safety National Activities program supports education-related services to improve student safety and well-being, including mental health services and counseling. This award is a Project Grant, classified as assistance funding contingent on satisfactory performance.