LISD mental health grant ending in September
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By Elena Stoica
Published on April 7, 2026.
A federal grant supporting mental health counseling services in Laredo ISD will end in September, prompting district officials to search for alternative funding. The Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN) Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education (AWARE) Program was awarded four years ago and provides youth mental health first aid training, student counseling and case management support on campuses. The district estimates sustaining these positions would cost about $228,000 to $250,000, and is applying to different grant programs to cover the costs of the three counselors after September.
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