Will support programs that prevent alcohol and substance misuse on college campuses and expand access to recovery support services for students.

legislation that helps colleges and universities prevent alcohol and substance misuse and make sure students have access to recovery support when they need it

Reintroduced legislation to help colleges and universities prevent substance misuse and provide recovery support to students.

Congresswoman Leger Fernández Reintroduces Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act | Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández
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The Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act amends the Higher Education Act to support evidence-based and evidence-informed programs on college campuses. The bill helps institutions prevent illegal substance use, reduce misuse, improve public health, and improve campus safety while promoting collaboration between colleges, state agencies, and health providers.

Outlined the bill's support for evidence-based campus prevention programs and coordination among schools, agencies, and providers.

Congresswoman Leger Fernández Reintroduces Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act | Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández
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The legislation also directs the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services to work together to identify and promote successful programs.

Committed through the bill to interagency work by Education and HHS to identify and promote successful programs.

Congresswoman Leger Fernández Reintroduces Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act | Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández
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It authorizes $15 million annually to help colleges and universities implement proven solutions, including early screening, peer support, counseling, recovery services, and re-entry assistance.

Included an annual authorization of funding for campus prevention and recovery services and related supports.

Congresswoman Leger Fernández Reintroduces Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act | Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández
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