What does ENCOURAGING CAMPUS COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE of Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act do?

This section amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to encourage institutions of higher education to develop and implement evidence-based comprehensive campus mental health and suicide prevention plans. The Secretary is directed to make these efforts in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The efforts must align with recommendations from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center and programs authorized under several sections of the Public Health Service Act and the 21st Century Cures Act. The Secretary must consider existing Federal and State efforts in this area. Collaboration with nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, and experts is permitted. The Secretary is required to report to specific Congressional committees on these efforts, initially within one year of the Act's enactment and again three years later. This section clarifies that it does not create new statutory requirements or regulatory authority for institutions of higher education or the Secretary.

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Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act

Q: What does Preamble of Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act do?

This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965. The stated purpose is to promote comprehensive campus mental health and suicide prevention plans. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 21, 2026.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act do?

This Act is formally titled the "Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act".

Last updated: 5/21/2026 · Introduced: 5/21/2026

Author: John Mannion (D-NY)

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The bill encourages institutions of higher education to develop and implement evidence-based mental health and suicide prevention plans.
It directs the Secretary of Education, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to support these efforts aligning with existing resources and recommendations.
The Secretary must report to Congress on these efforts, outlining progress and considerations of federal and state initiatives.

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