United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 11 D · 1 I cosponsors

S 1122 — Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2019

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

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2019 This bill provides specific statutory authority for the Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) State Educational Agency Grant Program that is administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The program supports school-based mental health services, including screening, treatment, and outreach programs.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the Public Health Service Act to enhance and expand school-based mental health services for children and adolescents.

  • Section 581 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290hh)

    Section 581 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290hh) (relating to children and violence) is amended to read as follows: → ``SEC. 581. SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH; CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, in collaboration with the Secretary of Education, shall, directly or through grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements awarded to eligible entities described in subsection (c), assist local communities and schools (including schools funded by the Bureau of Indian Education) in applying a public health approach to mental health services both in schools and in the community. Such approach shall provide comprehensive developmentally appropriate services and supports that are linguistically and culturally appropriate and trauma-informed, and incorporate developmentally appropriate strategies of positive behavioral interventions and supports. A comprehensive school-based mental health program funded under this section shall assist children in dealing with traumatic experiences, grief, bereavement, risk of suicide, and violence.

    The new text establishes a framework for comprehensive school-based mental health services focused on trauma-informed care and positive behavioral interventions.

  • Section 581 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290hh)

    ``(2) provide for comprehensive staff development for school and community service personnel working in the school;``

    Staff development is included in the overall framework for comprehensive mental health services, emphasizing the need to train personnel.

  • Section 581 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290hh)

    ``(3) provide for comprehensive training to improve health and academic outcomes for children with, or at risk for, mental health disorders, for parents or guardians, siblings, and other family members of such children, and for concerned members of the community;``

    This change highlights the importance of training for families and community members in addition to school personnel.

  • Section 581 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290hh)

    ``(4) provide for comprehensive, universal, evidence-based screening to identify children and adolescents with potential mental health disorders or unmet emotional health needs;``

    The focus on universal screening underscores the proactive approach to identifying mental health needs.

  • Section 581 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290hh)

    ``(5) recognize best practices for the delivery of mental health care in school-based settings, including school-based health centers;``

    This change emphasizes the importance of adhering to best practices in the delivery of mental health care within schools.

  • Section 581 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290hh)

    ``(6) provide for comprehensive training for parents or guardians, siblings, other family members, and concerned members of the community on behalf of children and adolescents experiencing mental health trauma, disorder, or disability;``

    The bill ensures that comprehensive training is provided to families and the community on mental health issues.

  • Section 581 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290hh)

    ``(7) establish formal working relationships between health, human service, and educational entities that support the mental and emotional health of children and adolescents in the school setting.``

    This change highlights coordination between various sectors to support children's mental health.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

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

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1122 do?
Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2019 This bill provides specific statutory authority for the Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) State Educational Agency Grant Program that is administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The program supports school-based mental health services, including screening, treatment, and outreach programs.
Who sponsors S 1122?
S 1122 is sponsored by Hassan, Margaret Wood (Democratic), Murphy, Christopher (Democratic), Whitehouse, Sheldon (Democratic), Wyden, Ron (Democratic), Blumenthal, Richard (Democratic), Stabenow, Debbie (Democratic), Udall, Tom (Democratic), Van Hollen, Chris (Democratic), Hirono, Mazie K. (Democratic), Sanders, Bernard (Independent), Rosen, Jacky (Democratic), and Smith, Tina (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 1122?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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