S 3286
"College Mental Health Services Act"; establishes grant program for public institutions of higher education and requires public institutions of higher education to report certain information concerning mental health treatment and suicides.
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Bill overview
The College Mental Health Services Act creates a grant program to help New Jersey’s public colleges and universities improve their mental health services for students. The program will provide funding for initiatives like reducing wait times, hiring more mental health professionals, and increasing awareness of resources. Additionally, the bill requires colleges to publicly report data on student mental health, including the number of students seeking services, wait times, suicide attempts, and completed suicides, to help track and address student well-being.
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