Posts - Bill - HR 5482 Prevent Youth Suicide Act
house 09/18/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that schools implement clear protocols for suicide prevention, support after a suicide, and trauma-informed care, aiming to create safer and more supportive environments for students in grades 6 through 12. This legislation seeks to provide staff with training and resources to better identify and respond to students in distress.
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HR 5482 - Prevent Youth Suicide Act
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left-leaning 09/18/2025
Finally, schools get the mental health toolkit they desperately need—because prevention beats tragedy every time.
moderate 09/18/2025
If we want healthier communities, we need healthier schools. This bill nudges us in the right direction.
moderate 09/18/2025
No one said prevention was free, but ignoring the crisis costs us far more.
right-leaning 09/18/2025
If we really care about kids, let’s empower parents—not pile on another layer of government mandates.
moderate 09/18/2025
A smart step—because mental health is as critical in schools as math and science.
right-leaning 09/18/2025
Suicide prevention is important, but mandating everything from Washington just invites bureaucratic overreach.
left-leaning 09/18/2025
This bill says loud and clear: kids' emotional scars matter just as much as their report cards.
left-leaning 09/18/2025
When we prioritize trauma-informed care, we're not just teaching kids—we’re saving their lives.
right-leaning 09/18/2025
More federal rules? Great, let’s add red tape to schools that can barely keep the lights on.