Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 4/27/2021
CRS Summary
As of 2021-04-27 (00)
Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop best practices for establishing behavioral intervention teams in educational settings. These teams, comprised of experts, are responsible for identifying individuals who exhibit concerning behaviors and addressing associated behavioral health issues to prevent harm to the individual or others. HHS must also provide technical assistance on implementing these teams to elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education.
Subjects
- Child health
- Crime prevention
- Elementary and secondary education
- Government information and archives
- Health care coverage and access
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Higher education
- Mental health
- Right of privacy
- Violent crime
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