S 4461
Expanding Access to Mental Health Training Act
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This bill reauthorizes a program that provides grants to states, local communities, tribes, and nonprofits to train educators and other school staff in recognizing signs of mental health challenges in young people. Specifically, it expands the training to include suicide intervention and prevention, emphasizing culturally appropriate referrals. The bill also increases the funding available for these grants over the next five years. This aims to improve early identification and support for students’ mental well-being.
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