H.R. 10991
Funds school-based youth suicide prevention programs
Creates a federal grant program that gives school districts money for up to two years to run suicide prevention programs for students ages 10 to 20.
- Authorizes $15 million each fiscal year for the grants
- Programs must be evidence-based and fit the cultures of students served
- Districts must begin within 120 days of getting a grant and report results
- Money can pay for the program, staff training, and evaluation
In committee