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Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5654| House 
| Updated: 10/21/2021
David J. Trone

David J. Trone

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (17)
Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Pete Sessions (Republican)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Education to establish an Advisory Commission on Serving and Supporting Students with Mental Health Disabilities in Institutions of Higher Education. The commission must conduct a study and report on services available to students with mental health disabilities in institutions of higher education (IHEs) and the effectiveness of such services in supporting these students; the impact of policies and procedures, such as reasonable accommodation and disciplinary policies, that help or hinder the goal of providing equal opportunity to these students; the use of protected health information of these students by IHEs; the impact of providing mental health services on a student's academic performance, well-being, and ability to complete college; conclusions on the major challenges facing these students; and recommendations to improve the overall education, retention, and graduation of these students.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3489
Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2019
Oct 21, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3048
Introduced in Senate
Oct 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3489
    Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2019


  • October 21, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3048
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 21, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 21, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Education

Related Bills

  • S 117-3048: Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2021
Academic performance and assessmentsAdvisory bodiesDepartment of EducationDisability and health-based discriminationDisability and paralysisEducational guidanceExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHigher educationMental healthRight of privacy

Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5654| House 
| Updated: 10/21/2021
Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Education to establish an Advisory Commission on Serving and Supporting Students with Mental Health Disabilities in Institutions of Higher Education. The commission must conduct a study and report on services available to students with mental health disabilities in institutions of higher education (IHEs) and the effectiveness of such services in supporting these students; the impact of policies and procedures, such as reasonable accommodation and disciplinary policies, that help or hinder the goal of providing equal opportunity to these students; the use of protected health information of these students by IHEs; the impact of providing mental health services on a student's academic performance, well-being, and ability to complete college; conclusions on the major challenges facing these students; and recommendations to improve the overall education, retention, and graduation of these students.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3489
Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2019
Oct 21, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3048
Introduced in Senate
Oct 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3489
    Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2019


  • October 21, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3048
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 21, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 21, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
David J. Trone

David J. Trone

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (17)
Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Pete Sessions (Republican)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • S 117-3048: Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Academic performance and assessmentsAdvisory bodiesDepartment of EducationDisability and health-based discriminationDisability and paralysisEducational guidanceExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHigher educationMental healthRight of privacy