Prevent Youth Suicide Act
Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]
Introduced
Summary
Comprehensive school suicide prevention. This bill would condition federal education funds on schools serving grades 6–12 implementing evidence-based suicide prevention, suicide postvention support, and trauma-informed policies.
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- Students: Grades 6–12 would get school-based prevention programs, awareness campaigns, and referral systems to connect them with in-school or community mental health care.
- Parents and families: Schools would be required to provide clear guidance for reporting concerns and to include parents in communication and postvention steps after a suicide.
- School staff: Teachers and other staff would receive evidence-based training every two years to spot signs of distress and respond in trauma-sensitive ways.
- School districts and institutions: The Education Department would provide technical assistance and monitor compliance through periodic assessments and audits.
- Community providers: Schools must build referral links and collaborate with outside mental health professionals for postvention and grief support.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
School funds tied to suicide prevention
If enacted, the Secretary of Education would have 210 days to issue rules. To keep certain federal school funds, schools serving grades 6–12 would need suicide prevention, postvention, and trauma‑informed care plans. Prevention would include evidence‑based programs, staff training every two years, clear reporting to parents and counselors, referrals to in‑school and outside help, and awareness to reduce stigma. Postvention would include clear communication, memorial guidelines, grief counseling, and work with community mental health providers. Staff would also get trauma‑sensitive training every two years. The Department would provide resources and technical help, and check compliance with assessments and audits, and update the rule based on feedback.
Who the school suicide rules cover
This bill would define key terms for the school rules. It would tell schools which federal funds count as an “applicable program” and which schools are covered (serve any grade 6–12, per state law). It would use the existing meaning of “parent” for notices and involvement. It would also define suicide prevention, suicide postvention, and trauma‑informed care to guide school plans and training.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]
IA • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
NH • D
Sponsored 9/18/2025
Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
NJ • D
Sponsored 10/10/2025
Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
VA • D
Sponsored 10/10/2025
Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45]
CA • D
Sponsored 12/18/2025
Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
SC • R
Sponsored 12/18/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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