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MA H4142

MA H4142
Relative to mental health awareness in higher education


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Introduced
08/28/2023
In Committee
10/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to mental health awareness at public higher education institutions. Higher Education.

AI Summary

This bill requires public institutions of higher education in Massachusetts to provide mandatory mental health awareness and prevention programming to newly-hired employees and newly-enrolled students within 45 days of their start date. The programming must cover topics like civil rights laws related to mental health, recognizing warning signs, accessing campus mental health resources, and strategies for promoting mental health. The bill also requires institutions to offer ongoing mental health crisis prevention and awareness campaigns. The requirements of the bill will take effect on August 1, 2025.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4713 (on 06/06/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4142
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4142.pdf
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