1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act . 2. Grants to support mental and behavioral health of elementary and secondary school students (a) In general The Secretary of Education, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall carry out a program consisting of awarding grants to eligible entities to support the mental and behavioral health of students in elementary schools and secondary schools, especially such students who reside in rural areas or lack access to mental and behavioral health services. (b) Use of funds An eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall use the grant for resources to support the mental and behavioral health of students in elementary schools and secondary schools, which may include— (1) purchasing or upgrading equipment (which may include physical equipment and technology) to implement a telehealth program that includes mental and behavioral health care; (2) ensuring sufficient space and personnel to support such a telehealth program in one or more schools; and (3) hiring, or providing additional compensation for, staff to help administer such a telehealth program. (c) Application (1) Submission To seek a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary of Education at such time, in such manner, and containing such information and assurances as the Secretary may require. (2) Contents Each such application shall include a plan— (A) detailing the applicant’s proposed telehealth program that includes mental and behavioral health care, to be supported through the plan; and (B) providing assurances that any collection, maintenance, or use of student information through such telehealth program will be in accordance with applicable privacy laws. (d) Priority In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary of Education shall give priority to eligible entities that— (1) submit an application in accordance with subsection (c)