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This bill establishes a grant program administered by the Secretary of Education to help states purchase suicide prevention software for elementary and secondary schools. Under the program, states can apply for grants to cover the cost of software that can be installed on school-provided devices and which alerts school personnel when a student types words or phrases related to self-harm or suicide. The bill defines key terms, including "elementary school" and "secondary school" using existing definitions from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, and broadly defines "State" to include all states, U.S. territories, the District of Columbia, and federally recognized Native American tribes. The Secretary of Education must establish this program within 180 days of the bill's enactment, and states must submit applications with information and assurances that the Secretary deems appropriate. The overall goal of the legislation is to provide schools with technological tools to help identify and potentially intervene with students who may be experiencing mental health crises or contemplating self-harm.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3510/all-info