Student Mental Health Rights Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 20, 2019)
Student Mental Health Rights Act
This bill addresses mental health and substance use at institutions of higher education (IHEs).
Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to conduct a study on mental health conditions and substance use conditions at IHEs.
In addition, ED must issue guidance on IHEs' (1) compliance with federal law on mental health, (2) legal obligations to students with mental health conditions and students with substance use conditions, and (3) policies which may have a disparate impact on such students.
What just happenedNov 20, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 20, 2019
- Nov 20, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Nov 20, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 20, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House