H.R. 2877 · 117th Congress
Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act of 2021
- Stage
- Passed a chamber
- Sponsor
- A. Ferguson
- Introduced
- 2021-04-28
- Latest action
- 2021-05-17 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Summary
Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop best practices for establishing behavioral intervention teams in educational settings. These teams, comprised of experts, are responsible for identifying individuals who exhibit concerning behaviors and addressing associated behavioral health issues to prevent harm to the individual or others. HHS must also provide technical assistance on implementing these teams to elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education.