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US S3628

US S3628
Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Act


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Introduced
02/10/2022
In Committee
02/10/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program to promote comprehensive mental health and suicide prevention efforts in schools, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program to promote comprehensive mental health and suicide prevention efforts in schools. The grants can be used for evaluating existing programs, educational campaigns, peer-to-peer support, adopting public health approaches to mental health, providing mental health services through telehealth, and training programs for school staff. The bill ensures geographical representation, including rural areas, and requires the Secretary to conduct studies and report to Congress on the outcomes and recommendations for improving access to mental health and behavioral health services in schools.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 02/10/2022)

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