Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Summary
HR 8978 amends the Higher Education Act to have the Secretary of Education encourage colleges and universities to create and follow evidence‑based mental‑health and suicide‑prevention plans. The effort must be coordinated with the Health and Human Services Secretary, align with guidelines from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center and existing federal programs, and can involve nonprofit and community partners. The Secretary must report on progress to the House and Senate education committees after one and three years.
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