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Mental Health Support in Schools: Training for Teachers and Parents

This new act aims to improve mental health support for children and adolescents in schools. It will provide training for teachers, parents, and students to recognize mental health conditions and offer first aid. The act also allocates specific funds for rural schools to ensure equitable access to these programs.
Key points
Training for teachers, parents, and students to recognize symptoms of mental health conditions in children.
Learning to apply mental health first aid tactics in immediate distress situations.
Information on available community mental health resources.
At least 25% of funds allocated to schools in rural areas.
Streamlined application process for grants for schools.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1448
Sponsor: Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large]
Process start date: 2025-02-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PEER Mental Health Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1448.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Training for teachers, parents, and students to recognize symptoms of mental health conditions in children.
  • Learning to apply mental health first aid tactics in immediate distress situations.
  • Information on available community mental health resources.
  • At least 25% of funds allocated to schools in rural areas.
  • Streamlined application process for grants for schools.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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