LINCOLN, Neb. —

Funding to help educators spot mental health problems in students is stuck in limbo.

The Nebraska State Board of Education was supposed to disperse $200,000 in grants to help school districts pay for training.

But members remain at an impasse.

"It is one of the best trainings that exists to be able to ensure that people do know signs, symptoms and where to go for help," said Grand Island Associate Superintendent Summer Stephens.

On Friday, she appeared before the board during public comment to urge members to free the funds.

"I ask you all to continue to figure out ways to support mental health education for our staff so that we can ensure that kids in our systems bloom," Stephens said.

Last November, GIPS applied to the Nebraska Department of Education for $75,000

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