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Mental Health Security for America's Families in Education Act of 2007

Introduced: May 8, 2007 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 17, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Jul 17, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
May 10, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4763)
May 8, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
May 8, 2007
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Mental Health Security for America's Families in Education Act of 2007 - Amends the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 to allow an educational agency or institution of higher education to disclose to a parent or legal guardian of a student who is a dependent (as defined in the Internal Revenue Code) information related to any conduct of, or expression by, the student that demonstrates that the student poses a significant risk of harm to himself or herself or to others, including a significant risk of suicide, homicide, or assault.

Requires, for the disclosure of any such information not otherwise authorized to be disclosed: (1) consultation with an approved mental health professional; and (2) a written certification from such professional that the student poses a significant risk of harm to himself or herself or to others, including a significant risk of suicide, homicide, or assault and that possession of such information by the parent or legal guardian my protect the student's, or others', health or safety.

Permits disclosure under this Act as long as the student is a dependent, regardless of whether the student has attained 18 years of age or is attending an institution of postsecondary education. Provides protections of educational agencies and institutions from liability for disclosure.

What's happening now July 17, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

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