U.S. Ed. Sec. Cardona and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra have announced a joint effort to expand school-based health services. The announcement said the pandemic has challenged the health and well-being of youth, highlighting pre-existing inequities in access to health services. USDE and DHS will provide additional technical assistance, resources and support to schools, including guidance on federal funding available for school-based physical and behavioral health services and recommendations for using Medicaid in delivering these services.