Stephen Simpson

Stephen Simpson is a mental health reporter, based in Austin, where he covers behavioral health in schools, treatment in the judicial system, substance abuse, and the state mental health system, among other topics.

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Mental health programs could bear the brunt of $600M federal cuts to Texas schools
July 14, 2025 By Stephen Simpson
Federal cuts and a lack of dedicated mental health funding from the state could erode programs to address chronic absenteeism, crises and more.
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Stephen Simpson

LATEST ARTICLES BY Stephen Simpson

Mental health programs could bear the brunt of $600M federal cuts to Texas schools