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Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act
3/31/2025, 3:16 PM
Summary of Bill S 906
Bill 119 s 906, also known as the Mental Health Peer Support Pilot Program Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to address mental health issues among students by implementing a pilot program to support evidence-based mental health peer support activities. The bill specifically requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out this pilot program.
The main goal of the program is to provide students with access to peer support activities that are based on scientific evidence and proven to be effective in improving mental health outcomes. Peer support activities involve students supporting each other through shared experiences and providing emotional and practical assistance.
The pilot program will be implemented in select schools across the country to test the effectiveness of these mental health peer support activities. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will be responsible for overseeing the program and evaluating its impact on students' mental health. Overall, Bill 119 s 906 seeks to address the growing mental health crisis among students by providing them with the necessary support and resources to improve their mental well-being. By implementing evidence-based peer support activities, the program aims to empower students to take control of their mental health and build a supportive community within their schools.
The main goal of the program is to provide students with access to peer support activities that are based on scientific evidence and proven to be effective in improving mental health outcomes. Peer support activities involve students supporting each other through shared experiences and providing emotional and practical assistance.
The pilot program will be implemented in select schools across the country to test the effectiveness of these mental health peer support activities. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will be responsible for overseeing the program and evaluating its impact on students' mental health. Overall, Bill 119 s 906 seeks to address the growing mental health crisis among students by providing them with the necessary support and resources to improve their mental well-being. By implementing evidence-based peer support activities, the program aims to empower students to take control of their mental health and build a supportive community within their schools.
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Current Status of Bill S 906
Bill S 906 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2025. Bill S 906 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 6, 2025. Bill S 906's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 6, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 906
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 906
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 906
A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a pilot program to support evidence-based mental health peer support activities for students.
A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a pilot program to support evidence-based mental health peer support activities for students.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 906
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