Require the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to collaborate on evidence-based mental health and suicide prevention plans that colleges and universities may use to support students.

The Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act would support institutions of higher education in developing and implementing comprehensive mental health and suicide prevention plans... Specifically, the bill would require the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to collaborate and create evidence-based mental health plans that colleges and universities may use to promote positive mental health and address mental health crises among their students.

Scott reintroduced legislation that would direct ED and HHS to collaborate on evidence-based campus mental health and suicide prevention plans for colleges and universities.

Sens. Scott, Blumenthal lead reintroduction of college mental health legislation — U.S. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina
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