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Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-3451| House 
| Updated: 5/17/2023
David J. Trone

David J. Trone

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (14)
Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (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 2023 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 postsecondary education; 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5654
Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2021
May 17, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1665
Introduced in Senate
May 17, 2023
Introduced in House
May 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3489
    Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5654
    Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2021


  • May 17, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1665
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 17, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Education

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  • S 118-1665: Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2023

Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-3451| House 
| Updated: 5/17/2023
Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2023 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 postsecondary education; 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5654
Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2021
May 17, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1665
Introduced in Senate
May 17, 2023
Introduced in House
May 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3489
    Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5654
    Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2021


  • May 17, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1665
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 17, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
David J. Trone

David J. Trone

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (14)
Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • S 118-1665: Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted