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Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act
12/15/2023, 3:57 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2802
Bill 118 hr 2802, also known as the Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act, aims to address the mental health needs of students in the United States. The bill focuses on increasing access to mental health services for students by providing funding for schools to hire more mental health professionals, such as counselors and psychologists.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve coordination between schools and mental health providers in the community to ensure that students receive the support they need. It also includes provisions for training school staff on how to recognize and respond to mental health issues in students.
Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of early intervention and prevention of mental health problems in students. It encourages schools to implement evidence-based programs that promote mental wellness and resilience among students. Overall, the Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act aims to create a more supportive and inclusive environment for students struggling with mental health issues. By increasing access to mental health services and promoting early intervention, the bill seeks to improve the overall well-being of students in the United States.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve coordination between schools and mental health providers in the community to ensure that students receive the support they need. It also includes provisions for training school staff on how to recognize and respond to mental health issues in students.
Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of early intervention and prevention of mental health problems in students. It encourages schools to implement evidence-based programs that promote mental wellness and resilience among students. Overall, the Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act aims to create a more supportive and inclusive environment for students struggling with mental health issues. By increasing access to mental health services and promoting early intervention, the bill seeks to improve the overall well-being of students in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 2802
Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act
This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student-aid programs to share contact information for suicide prevention resources with students.
If IHEs distribute student identification cards, then they must include on the cards phone numbers for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the Crisis Text Line, and a campus mental-health center or program.
If IHEs do not create such cards, then they must publish the numbers on their websites.
Current Status of Bill HR 2802
Bill HR 2802 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 24, 2023. Bill HR 2802 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 24, 2023. Bill HR 2802's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of April 24, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2802
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2802
Primary Policy Focus
EducationComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2802
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