CTE Student Mental Health and Wellness Act
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™The CTE Student Mental Health and Wellness Act (H.R. 9656) is a legislative proposal introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at addressing mental health and wellness among students enrolled in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but did not advance further and ultimately failed or expired. Specific provisions, funding mechanisms, or detailed policy measures are not available in the provided source data.
H.R. 9656 sought to improve mental health and wellness support for CTE students but did not progress beyond committee referral and expired without enactment.
- The bill focuses on mental health and wellness for students in Career and Technical Education programs.
- It was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- No detailed summary or full text is available, and the bill failed or expired without further legislative action.
['Students enrolled in Career and Technical Education programs', 'Educational institutions offering CTE programs', 'Potentially mental health service providers working with CTE students']
['Lack of available full text and detailed provisions limits understanding of implementation requirements and funding sources.', 'Without enacted legislation, no formal authority or oversight mechanisms were established.', 'Potential challenges in integrating mental health services within CTE programs remain unaddressed due to bill expiration.']
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It did not advance beyond committee referral and was classified as failed or expired as of the last update in December 2024. No further legislative activity or debate is recorded.
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['Potential increased awareness and prioritization of mental health needs within CTE programs if similar legislation is introduced in the future.', 'Educational institutions may independently seek to enhance mental health services for CTE students in the absence of federal legislation.', 'Mental health service providers could see increased demand from CTE programs if supportive policies are enacted later.']
The absence of both an official summary and full bill text limits transparency and public oversight of H.R. 9656. The bill's failure to advance beyond committee referral further restricts insight into legislative deliberations or amendments. Future proposals addressing student mental health in CTE programs would benefit from comprehensive documentation to facilitate informed analysis and stakeholder engagement.
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