What does Preamble of Child Suicide Prevention Act do?

This bill authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants. The grants are intended to establish or expand programs. These programs will implement evidence-aligned practices in health care settings. The purpose of these programs is to reduce the suicide rates of covered individuals.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Child Suicide Prevention Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Child Suicide Prevention Act.

What does GRANT PROGRAM TO ADDRESS YOUTH SUICIDE AND LETHAL MEANS. of Child Suicide Prevention Act do?

This section establishes a grant program to address youth suicide and lethal means. Eligible entities, including states, health departments, hospitals, and nonprofits, can apply for grants. Grant funds must be used to establish or expand programs to educate and train healthcare providers on evidence-aligned suicide prevention practices. Training includes topics such as identifying at-risk individuals, lethal means safety, risk factors, and referral procedures. Recipients may use up to 15% of grant funds to provide secure gun storage or safety devices at reduced or no cost, accompanied by counseling. The Secretary will provide technical assistance to grant recipients and healthcare providers. Grant recipients are required to submit annual reports on their activities, which will be publicly available. The Secretary will submit a report to Congress summarizing the grant activities and providing recommendations. A total of $20,000,000 is authorized for the program from fiscal years 2027 through 2030.

What does GRANT PROGRAM TO DEVELOP AND INTEGRATE SUICIDE PREVENTION AND of Child Suicide Prevention Act do?

This section establishes a grant program to support eligible schools in developing and integrating suicide prevention and lethal means safety curricula. Eligible schools, including accredited medical, nursing, and mental health schools, can apply for grants from the Secretary. Schools may partner with local health departments, professional associations, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education to carry out grant activities. The curricula content must address lethal means safety, evidence-aligned communication practices, suicide prevention strategies, risk assessment techniques, and identification of risk factors. The Secretary is required to provide technical assistance to both applicants and grant recipients. Grantees must submit annual reports on their activities, and the Secretary will compile these reports and provide recommendations for curricula to Congress. The term 'eligible school' is defined to include specific types of accredited schools specializing in health education. A total of $10,000,000 is authorized for appropriations to carry out this section from fiscal years 2027 through 2030.

What does INFORMATIONAL WEBSITE. of Child Suicide Prevention Act do?

This section mandates the development and maintenance of a website by the Secretary. The website's purpose is to inform specific groups about suicide prevention best practices and firearm use in suicide attempts. Covered individuals, their family members/guardians, schools educating healthcare providers, and healthcare providers are the intended audience. The Secretary must update the website's information based on reports submitted under sections (2)(f) and (3)(f). The Secretary is required to consult with various entities during website development, including nonprofit organizations, professional associations, local health departments, hospitals, institutions of higher education, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and firearms-related businesses.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Child Suicide Prevention Act do?

This section defines terms used throughout the Act. A 'covered individual' is defined as someone under 26 years of age. “Covered risk factors” include alcohol abuse, sexual or physical abuse, psychiatric conditions linked to suicide risk, LGBTQ+ status, belonging to a racial or ethnic group with high suicide rates, prior suicide attempts, and other factors supported by scientific evidence. “Institution of higher education” has the meaning defined in the Higher Education Act of 1965. The 'Secretary' refers to the Secretary of Health and Human Services. “Secure gun storage or safety device” is defined by reference to existing law. “State” includes the 50 states, the District of Columbia, territories, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations.

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Child Suicide Prevention Act

Last updated: 3/25/2026 · Introduced: 3/25/2026

Author: Lauren Underwood (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes grant programs totaling $30 million to support healthcare providers and schools in implementing evidence-based suicide prevention practices and lethal means safety measures for individuals under 26.
The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create and maintain an informational website providing suicide prevention resources and firearm safety information to specific audiences, including healthcare providers, families, and schools.
Grant recipients are mandated to submit annual reports on their activities, which will be publicly available and used to inform updates to the informational website and provide recommendations to Congress.

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