PEER Mental Health Act of 2023
HR 2642, the PEER Mental Health Act of 2023, provides federal grants to train school staff, students, parents, and caregivers to recognize mental health symptoms in children and adolescents, refer them to services, and apply basic mental health first aid during crises. The bill requires 25% of grant funds to support schools in rural areas and mandates rigorous program evaluation for grant recipients. It authorizes $24.96 million annually from 2024 to 2028 to cover training costs and community resource education. This legislation directly affects schools, particularly rural schools, by expanding mental health awareness and response capabilities for students and their families.
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Apr 2023
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Introduced Apr 17, 2023
Last action Apr 17, 2023
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Apr 17, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Apr 17, 2023
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