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Supporting All Students Act

1/25/2024, 7:45 PM

Summary of Bill S 3525

The Supporting All Students Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3525, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide support and resources for students who may be facing challenges in their education.

One key aspect of the Supporting All Students Act is the establishment of a grant program to assist schools in implementing programs that support the mental health and well-being of students. This includes providing training for teachers and staff on how to identify and address mental health issues, as well as increasing access to mental health services for students in need.

Additionally, the bill aims to address issues of bullying and harassment in schools by requiring schools to develop and implement policies to prevent and respond to these behaviors. This includes providing resources for schools to educate students on the importance of respect and tolerance towards others. Furthermore, the Supporting All Students Act seeks to improve access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities. This includes providing funding for schools to make necessary accommodations for students with disabilities, as well as increasing resources for special education programs. Overall, the Supporting All Students Act is focused on creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for all students in the US education system. By addressing issues such as mental health, bullying, and disabilities, this bill aims to ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed in school.

Current Status of Bill S 3525

Bill S 3525 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 14, 2023. Bill S 3525 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 14, 2023.  Bill S 3525's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of December 14, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3525

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3525

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3525

Supporting All Students Act
Supporting All Students Act
A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a peer-to-peer support line to provide emotional support, information, brief intervention, and mental health resources to youth who are experiencing stress or who are at risk of, or affected by, mental health disorders, and to establish a grant program for local educational agencies to employ school-based mental health coordinators.

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