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Recognizing Youth Mental Health Crisis: Urging Better School Support and Awareness.

The US Senate formally recognizes the severe youth mental health crisis, urging federal, state, and local entities to collaborate on solutions. The focus is on improving access to mental health care in schools, enhancing educator training to spot issues, and reducing the stigma associated with seeking help. This encourages communities and schools to adopt more comprehensive, evidence-based support programs for children and adolescents.
Key points
Calls for improved professional development for educators to better identify and support students facing mental health challenges.
Encourages strategies to reach isolated and rural communities with limited access to mental health resources for young people.
Stresses the need to combat stigma and promote evidence-based, trauma-informed mental health services, including peer-to-peer models.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_769
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Process start date: 2024-07-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution recognizing the importance of mental health for youth in the United States, and expressing the pressing need for awareness and support for mental health care for children and adolescents.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_769.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Calls for improved professional development for educators to better identify and support students facing mental health challenges.
  • Encourages strategies to reach isolated and rural communities with limited access to mental health resources for young people.
  • Stresses the need to combat stigma and promote evidence-based, trauma-informed mental health services, including peer-to-peer models.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5487; text: CR S5346-5347)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Health Education