The purpose of this Act is to accomplish all of the following:
- (1) Further identify students with mental health needs and connect them to services.
- (2) Increase access to support services on college campuses.
- (3) Increase access to clinical mental health services on college campuses and in the surrounding communities for college students.
- (4) Empower students through peer-to-peer support and training on identifying mental health needs and resources.
- (5) Reduce administrative policies that put an undue burden on students seeking leave for their mental health conditions through technical assistance and training.
(Source: P.A. 101-251, eff. 7-1-20.)