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Supporting Peer Suicide Prevention Programs for Middle and High School Students

This act establishes a grant program to help middle and high schools implement or support peer-to-peer suicide prevention programs. The goal is to equip students with the skills to recognize and respond to signs of depression and suicidal thoughts in their peers, potentially improving safety and mental health in schools.
Key points
Schools can receive up to $5,000 for student-led suicide prevention programs.
These programs aim to teach students and adult advisors how to recognize and respond to signs of depression and suicidal thoughts.
Priority for grants will be given to new, evidence-informed, and culturally competent programs.
The act authorizes $20 million annually to support these initiatives.
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Print number: 117_HR_9036
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
Process start date: 2022-09-29