S-1391 : Still Just a Bill

Suicide Training and Awareness Nationally Delivered for Universal Prevention Act of 2021 or the STANDUP Act of 2021

This bill requires state, tribal, and local educational 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
2021-04-27IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2021-04-27IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
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Policy Area :

Health
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  • Child health
  • Education programs funding
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Employment and training programs
  • Government information and archives
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Mental health
  • Minority education
  • Minority health

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