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Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2023

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

services available to students with mental health disabilities in institutions of higher education (IHEs) and the effectiveness of such services in supporting these students;
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;
the use of protected health information of these students by IHEs;
the impact of providing mental health services on a student's academic performance, well-being, and ability to complete postsecondary education;
conclusions on the major challenges facing these students; and
recommendations to improve the overall education, retention, and graduation of these students.

Senate Actions

IntroReferral
May. 17 2023	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Library of Congress Actions

IntroReferral
May. 17 2023	Introduced in Senate

Senate bill S1665-118

Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2023

Senate bill S1665-118

Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2023

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