S-2492 : Still Just a Bill


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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-09-17IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2019-09-17IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Health
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  • Mental health
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