H.R. 5750 · 117th Congress
Cady Housh and Gemesha Thomas Student Suicide Prevention Act of 2021
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Emanuel Cleaver
- Introduced
- 2021-10-27
- Latest action
- 2021-10-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Cady Housh and Gemesha Thomas Student Suicide Prevention Act of 2021
This bill reauthorizes through FY2028, and otherwise revises, grants administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to support youth suicide early-intervention and prevention strategies. Specifically, the bill requires SAMHSA to award a portion of such grants for statewide training programs on emotional well-being, mental health, and suicide awareness and prevention for elementary and secondary school students and staff.