US HB5204 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-0)
Status: Introduced on November 20 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-11-20 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Pending: House Education and Labor Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on November 20 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-11-20 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Pending: House Education and Labor Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Addresses mental health and substance use at institutions of higher education (IHEs). Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to conduct a study on mental health conditions and substance use conditions at IHEs. In addition, ED must issue guidance on IHEs' (1) compliance with federal law on mental health, (2) legal obligations to students with mental health conditions and students with substance use conditions, and (3) policies which may have a disparate impact on such students.
Title
Student Mental Health Rights Act
Sponsors
Rep. Katie Porter [D-CA] | Rep. Joe Courtney [D-CT] | Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell [D-FL] | Rep. Bonnie Coleman [D-NJ] |
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier [D-CA] | Rep. Michael San Nicolas [D-GU] | Rep. Frederica Wilson [D-FL] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-11-20 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. |
2019-11-20 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Academic performance and assessments
Congressional oversight
Disability and health-based discrimination
Disability assistance
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Education
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
Mental health
Congressional oversight
Disability and health-based discrimination
Disability assistance
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Education
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
Mental health
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5204/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5204/BILLS-116hr5204ih.pdf |