Evidence-Based Youth Suicide Prevention Act of 2026

The Evidence-Based Youth Suicide Prevention Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to fund demonstration programs that test suicide prevention strategies specifically in schools and other youth-serving settings. To ensure effectiveness, the bill requires that funded programs be supported by strong, moderate, or promising evidence from rigorous studies and mandates coordination with state and local educational agencies. Recipients must track various outcomes, including mental health safety, academic performance, and student engagement, while submitting annual reports to Congress on their findings. Funding is authorized for fiscal years 2027 through 2032 to support these evidence-based initiatives and innovative approaches that include rigorous evaluation plans.