What is the current status of S 906?

S 906 is currently: Introduced.

S 906 was sponsored by John Hickenlooper (D), Sen.

Funds Student Mental Health Support Programs

IntroducedN/A

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

Senate

House

Pres

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Why This Matters

This bill establishes a pilot program to support mental health peer support activities for students in secondary schools. It aims to improve mental health outcomes by training students and staff to provide support.

If you are a high school student in a participating state, you may benefit from new mental health support programs starting as early as 2025.

Who this affects

high school students · families · mental health professionals · participating states and tribes

What changes is this bill making?

1The bill creates a pilot program to provide mental health peer support for high school students.
2Eligible states and tribes can apply for funding to implement these support activities.
3The program will train students and adults to help identify and respond to mental health challenges.
4A school-based mental health professional must oversee all peer support activities.
5The program will be evaluated to measure its effectiveness and impact on students' mental health.

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Funds Student Mental Health Support Programs

IntroducedN/A

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

Senate

House

Pres

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Why This Matters

If you are a high school student in a participating state, you may benefit from new mental health support programs starting as early as 2025.

Who this affects

high school students · families · mental health professionals · participating states and tribes

What changes is this bill making?

1The bill creates a pilot program to provide mental health peer support for high school students.
2Eligible states and tribes can apply for funding to implement these support activities.
3The program will train students and adults to help identify and respond to mental health challenges.
4A school-based mental health professional must oversee all peer support activities.
5The program will be evaluated to measure its effectiveness and impact on students' mental health.

Read full document

Last changed 2 months ago · checked hourly