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Mental Health Support for LGBTQ+ Youth: Grants and Conversion Therapy Ban.

This Act establishes a new federal grant program dedicated to improving mental health services and crisis intervention resources for LGBTQ+ youth and their families. The funds will support cultural competency training for caregivers, resource development, and data collection within school systems. Crucially, the legislation strictly prohibits the use of these federal funds for conversion therapy practices, ensuring protection against harmful treatments.
Key points
New federal grants to provide mental health services, crisis intervention, and support programs for LGBTQ+ youth and their families.
Requires the development of school bullying prevention guidelines and the integration of behavioral health services within school systems.
Grant funds are explicitly banned from being used to finance, advertise, or promote conversion therapy.
Mandates a new federal survey to measure the mental health status and access to care among LGBTQ+ youth.
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Additional Information
Pride In Mental Health Act of 2024
Print number: S 3949
Sponsor: Sen. Butler, Laphonza R. [D-CA]
Process start date: 2024-03-14
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Mental Health Support for LGBTQ+ Youth: Grants and Conversion Therapy Ban.

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is S 3949.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-03-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New federal grants to provide mental health services, crisis intervention, and support programs for LGBTQ+ youth and their families.
  • Requires the development of school bullying prevention guidelines and the integration of behavioral health services within school systems.
  • Grant funds are explicitly banned from being used to finance, advertise, or promote conversion therapy.
  • Mandates a new federal survey to measure the mental health status and access to care among LGBTQ+ youth.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

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. Butler, Laphonza R. [D-CA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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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