The Evidence-Based Youth Suicide Prevention Act of 2026 aims to prevent suicide among children and adolescents by funding demonstration programs.
The Evidence-Based Youth Suicide Prevention Act of 2026 amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement demonstration programs for evidence-based suicide prevention strategies in schools and other youth settings. The bill prioritizes funding for interventions with strong evidence of effectiveness, while also supporting promising approaches with rigorous evaluation plans. Programs will be evaluated based on mental health and academic outcomes, and the Secretary will provide technical assistance to program recipients.
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