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Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3489| House 
| Updated: 6/25/2019
David J. Trone

David J. Trone

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (13)
Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)John Joyce (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2019 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 (1) services available to students with mental health disabilities in institutions of higher education (IHEs) and the effectiveness of such services in supporting these students; (2) 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; (3) the use of protected health information of these students by IHEs; (4) the impact of providing mental health services on a student's academic performance, well-being, and ability to complete college; (5) conclusions on the major challenges facing these students; and (6) recommendations to improve the overall education, retention, and graduation rates of these students. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the challenges faced by students with mental health disabilities in IHEs.
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Timeline
Apr 11, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1204
Introduced in Senate
Jun 25, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • April 11, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1204
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 25, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 25, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4674: College Affordability Act
  • S 116-1204: Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2019
Academic performance and assessmentsAdvisory bodiesCongressional oversightDepartment 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 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3489| House 
| Updated: 6/25/2019
Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2019 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 (1) services available to students with mental health disabilities in institutions of higher education (IHEs) and the effectiveness of such services in supporting these students; (2) 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; (3) the use of protected health information of these students by IHEs; (4) the impact of providing mental health services on a student's academic performance, well-being, and ability to complete college; (5) conclusions on the major challenges facing these students; and (6) recommendations to improve the overall education, retention, and graduation rates of these students. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to submit a report on the challenges faced by students with mental health disabilities in IHEs.
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Timeline
Apr 11, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1204
Introduced in Senate
Jun 25, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • April 11, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1204
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 25, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 25, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
David J. Trone

David J. Trone

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (13)
Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)John Joyce (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4674: College Affordability Act
  • S 116-1204: Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Academic performance and assessmentsAdvisory bodiesCongressional oversightDepartment 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