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117th Congress · House

Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act of 2021

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

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop best practices for establishing behavioral intervention teams.
  • House passed it on May 13, 2021 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

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.

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