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Introduced
08/28/2023
08/28/2023
In Committee
10/16/2023
10/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
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)
Official Document
bill text
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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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