Student Mental Health Rights Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:58:44Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3726 Student Mental Health Rights Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3726

Bill 118 HR 3726, also known as the Student Mental Health Rights Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to protect the mental health rights of students in schools across the country.

The Student Mental Health Rights Act aims to ensure that students have access to mental health resources and support within their schools. This includes providing students with information about mental health services available to them, as well as ensuring that schools have trained professionals on staff to address mental health issues.

Additionally, the bill seeks to prevent discrimination against students with mental health conditions. It prohibits schools from denying students access to educational opportunities based on their mental health status and requires schools to provide reasonable accommodations for students with mental health conditions. Furthermore, the Student Mental Health Rights Act emphasizes the importance of confidentiality when it comes to students' mental health information. Schools are required to protect the privacy of students' mental health records and only share this information with appropriate individuals when necessary. Overall, the Student Mental Health Rights Act is aimed at promoting the mental well-being of students and ensuring that they have the support they need to succeed in school. It emphasizes the importance of mental health awareness and access to resources for students across the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 3726

Student Mental Health Rights Act

This bill addresses mental health and substance use at institutions of higher education (IHEs).

Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to solicit information from students and conduct a study on mental health disabilities and substance use disorders at IHEs.

In addition, ED must issue guidance on IHEs' (1) compliance with federal law on mental health, (2) legal obligations to students with mental health disabilities and students with substance use disorders, and (3) policies that may have a discriminatory impact on such students.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3726

Bill HR 3726 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 25, 2023. Bill HR 3726 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 25, 2023. Bill HR 3726's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of May 25, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3726

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Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3726

Student Mental Health Rights Act

To direct the Secretary of Education to study student mental health at institutions of higher education and to issue guidance on compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 for mental health and substance use disorder policies of institutions of higher education, and for other purposes.