Senate Bill 2492
116th Congress(2019-2020)
STANDUP Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 17, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2492
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention Act of 2019 or the STANDUP Act of 2019
This bill requires state, tribal, and local education agencies that receive grant funding for priority mental-health needs, including through the Project AWARE State Education Agency Grant Program, to establish and implement evidence-based suicide awareness and prevention training policies. In addition, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, in coordination with the Department of Education, must provide educational agencies with best practices for these trainings.
September 17, 2019
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09/17/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
09/17/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:59 PM