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Proposal:Youth Mental Health Services Act of 2019

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Youth Mental Health Services Act of 2019

This bill authorizes state and local educational agencies to use student support and academic enrichment grants to improve mental health services available to students. Specifically, it allows funds to be used for identifying and disseminating best practices for mental health first aid, emergency planning, coordination of services, and telehealth services.

Bill Title

Youth Mental Health Services Act of 2019

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2019-02-27: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • 2019-02-27: Introduced in House
  • 2019-02-27: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.