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S 2163 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Student Mental Health Rights Act

The Student Mental Health Rights Act (S 2163) requires the U.S. Department of Education to study mental health disabilities among college students and issue guidance to help institutions comply with existing disability laws. It mandates a voluntary student survey on mental health and substance use disorders, followed by a report on campus policies for students on leave or returning from leave due to such conditions. The guidance will clarify how colleges must provide reasonable accommodations for students with mental health disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act. The bill does not create new legal rights but aims to improve implementation of current protections for students at higher education institutions.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates guidance for colleges to comply with disability laws regarding mental health accommodations, enhancing student access and protections under existing education policies.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates mental health disability studies and guidance for college accommodations under disability laws, strengthening student mental health support and rights compliance.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jun 2023
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Introduced Jun 22, 2023 Last action Jun 22, 2023
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Jun 22, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Jun 22, 2023
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Edward J. Markey
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