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Campus Substance Misuse Prevention: Enhanced Recovery Services and Overdose Support.

This Act mandates that colleges and universities implement enhanced, evidence-based programs to prevent alcohol and substance misuse among students and employees. It expands the required services to include comprehensive recovery support, counseling, and re-entry assistance for students dealing with substance use disorders. Institutions must certify these programs to maintain eligibility for federal funding.
Key points
Colleges must adopt evidence-based prevention programs and integrate primary care, mental health, and substance use disorder services.
New federal grants (up to $15 million annually) are authorized to fund recovery support services, peer support, and overdose prevention efforts on campus.
Institutions are required to report on overdoses and provide specific assistance for students on academic probation due to substance use issues.
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Print number: 118_HR_9214
Sponsor: Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3]
Process start date: 2024-07-30