This bill requires the Department of Education to establish an Advisory Commission on Serving and Supporting Students with Mental Health Disabilities in Institutions of Higher Education.
The commission must conduct a study and report on
services available to students with mental health disabilities in institutions of higher education (IHEs) and the effectiveness of such services in supporting these students;
the impact of policies and procedures, such as reasonable accommodation and disciplinary policies, that help or hinder the goal of providing equal opportunity to these students;
the use of protected health information of these students by IHEs;
the impact of providing mental health services on a student's academic performance, well-being, and ability to complete postsecondary education;
conclusions on the major challenges facing these students; and
recommendations to improve the overall education, retention, and graduation of these students.
