S. 3628 · 117th Congress
Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jacky Rosen
- Introduced
- 2022-02-10
- Latest action
- 2022-02-10 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Act
This bill authorizes competitive grants to enhance services for school-aged youth with mental and behavioral health issues that can lead to poor academic performance, depression, and other negative outcomes.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) may award the grants to state or local educational agencies or Indian tribes. SAMHSA must ensure geographic representation, including with respect to rural areas, in the distribution of grant funds.