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Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act
12/15/2023, 4:07 PM
Summary of Bill S 1236
Bill 118 s 1236, 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 mental health education and awareness in schools by requiring schools to implement mental health curriculum and training for teachers and staff. This will help to destigmatize mental health issues and provide students with the necessary support and resources.
Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for increasing collaboration between schools and mental health providers in the community to ensure that students receive comprehensive care. This will help to bridge the gap between school-based services and community-based services, ultimately improving the overall mental health outcomes for students. Overall, the Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to prioritize the mental health needs of students and provide them with the support and resources they need to thrive academically and emotionally.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve mental health education and awareness in schools by requiring schools to implement mental health curriculum and training for teachers and staff. This will help to destigmatize mental health issues and provide students with the necessary support and resources.
Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for increasing collaboration between schools and mental health providers in the community to ensure that students receive comprehensive care. This will help to bridge the gap between school-based services and community-based services, ultimately improving the overall mental health outcomes for students. Overall, the Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to prioritize the mental health needs of students and provide them with the support and resources they need to thrive academically and emotionally.
Congressional Summary of S 1236
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 1236
Bill S 1236 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 20, 2023. Bill S 1236 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 20, 2023. Bill S 1236's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of April 20, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1236
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1236
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1236
Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act
Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act
A bill to add suicide prevention resources to school identification cards.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1236
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