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HR 5204 116th Congress House Education Academic performance and assessments Congressional oversight Disability and health-based discrimination Disability assistance Drug, alcohol, tobacco use Government studies and investigations Higher education Mental health

Student Mental Health Rights Act

Introduced: November 20, 2019 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Nov 20, 2019
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Student Mental Health Rights Act

This bill addresses mental health and substance use at institutions of higher education (IHEs).

Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to conduct a study on mental health conditions and substance use conditions at IHEs.

In addition, ED must issue guidance on IHEs' (1) compliance with federal law on mental health, (2) legal obligations to students with mental health conditions and students with substance use conditions, and (3) policies which may have a disparate impact on such students.

What's happening now November 20, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4
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DeSaulnier, Mark
California · Sep 4, 2020
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Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Sep 4, 2020
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Watson Coleman, Bonnie
New Jersey · Feb 7, 2020
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Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Nov 20, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5204: Student Mental Health Rights Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-5204/
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"H.R. 5204: Student Mental Health Rights Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-5204/.
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H.R. 5204, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-5204/.
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[H.R. 5204: Student Mental Health Rights Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-5204/)
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