The bill would let the Secretary of Health and Human Services award grants to schools and education agencies for peer mental health first-aid training. Training would help teachers, school staff, students, parents, and caregivers recognize mental health conditions, refer students to services, and respond to signs of immediate distress. Grants could also support education about local mental health resources. At least 25% of available grant funds would go to eligible entities serving rural schools, unless there are not enough qualified applications.
If an eligible school or education agency receives a grant, teachers, school staff, students, parents, and caregivers could receive training and information about local mental health resources. Applications would need to include a plan to evaluate the funded activities. The Secretary would provide technical assistance and streamline the application process.
The bill would authorize $24,963,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030. This is an authorization of appropriations; the text does not state that these funds have been appropriated.
No publicly available information.
No publicly available information.