What does Preamble of Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act do?

This bill would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a pilot program. The pilot program is intended to support evidence-based mental health peer support activities. The program's focus is on supporting these activities for students.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act.

What does PEER-TO-PEER MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT. of Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act do?

This section establishes a pilot program to support evidence-based mental health peer support activities for students in secondary schools. Eligible entities, including States, political subdivisions, territories, and Indian Tribes, can apply for awards to implement these activities. Funds may be used for training students, supervisors, and others to identify, respond to, and support students facing mental health and substance use challenges. Mental health peer support activities must be overseen by a school-based mental health professional. The Assistant Secretary will evaluate the program's efficacy, measuring participation rates, training details, impact on student mental health outcomes, and connections to professional services. A report detailing the evaluation results will be submitted to relevant congressional committees. The Assistant Secretary and the Secretary of Education will provide technical assistance to eligible entities. Section 4001 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 applies to entities receiving funding under this section, with a specific exception. This section is set to terminate on September 30, 2029.

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Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act

Last updated: 3/6/2025 · Introduced: 3/6/2025

Author: John Hickenlooper (D-CO)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a pilot program to fund evidence-based mental health peer support activities for students in secondary schools.
Eligible entities can receive grants to train students, supervisors, and others to address student mental health and substance use challenges, under the oversight of a school-based mental health professional.
The program will be evaluated for its effectiveness, and a report detailing the findings will be submitted to Congress.

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