Mandatory Crisis Hotline Information on Student ID Cards for Youth Mental Health
This bill requires local educational agencies receiving federal funds to include critical mental health and suicide prevention contact information directly on secondary school student identification cards. If physical IDs are not issued, agencies must prominently display this information on their public websites and student software platforms. The goal is to ensure students have accessible resources like the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Key points
Secondary school student ID cards must display contact information for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and the Crisis Text Line.
Agencies must also include a State or local suicide prevention hotline number, if available.
The ID card requirements apply to school years beginning after the legislation takes effect (which is one year after enactment).
The law mandates federal outreach campaigns to inform students, parents, and staff about these mental health resources.
Status:
Introduced
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