Supporting All Students Act

1/25/2024, 7:45 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3525

Introduced on
2023-12-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/14/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA 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.

Policy Areas
Health

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Latest Action12/14/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.