The mhsp program provides competitive grants to address the shortage of credentialed school based mental health services providers specifically school psychologists in high-need leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Illinois State Board of Education $2,396,836 on January 1, 2026, under the School Safely National Activities program (CFDA 84.184) to address the shortage of credentialed school-based mental health services providers, specifically school psychologists, in high-need local educational agencies. The award is a project grant with performance through December 31, 2026, and place of performance in Springfield, Illinois. The Illinois State Board of Education, a state education agency, administers the award on behalf of the State of Illinois and functions as a pass-through entity distributing sub-awards to local school districts, educational service centers, charter schools, and community organizations throughout Illinois. The School Safely National Activities program provides competitive grants to improve students' safety and well-being and authorizes mental health services demonstration grants and school-based mental health services grants to increase the supply of credentialed mental health providers in high-need LEAs.