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A bill to establish a grant program to facilitate peer-to-peer mental health support programs for secondary school students, and for other purposes.

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM

Summary of Bill S 3453

Bill 118 s 3453, also known as the Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Support Grant Program Act, is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The bill aims to create a grant program that would help fund peer-to-peer mental health support programs for secondary school students.

The main goal of the bill is to provide additional resources and support for students struggling with mental health issues. By establishing a grant program, schools would be able to implement peer-to-peer support programs that allow students to connect with and help each other through difficult times.

The bill emphasizes the importance of early intervention and support for mental health issues in young people. By providing funding for these programs, the hope is that students will have access to the help they need to cope with and overcome mental health challenges. In addition to funding peer-to-peer support programs, the bill also includes provisions for evaluating the effectiveness of these programs and ensuring that they are meeting the needs of students. It also outlines guidelines for how schools can apply for and receive grants to implement these programs. Overall, Bill 118 s 3453 seeks to address the growing mental health crisis among secondary school students by providing funding and support for peer-to-peer mental health programs. It aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment where students can feel comfortable seeking help and support from their peers.

Current Status of Bill S 3453

Bill S 3453 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 7, 2023. Bill S 3453 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 7, 2023.  Bill S 3453's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of December 7, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3453

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3453

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3453

A bill to establish a grant program to facilitate peer-to-peer mental health support programs for secondary school students, and for other purposes.
A bill to establish a grant program to facilitate peer-to-peer mental health support programs for secondary school students, and for other purposes.

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