Bill

SB 1624

84(R) - 2015
Senate Higher Education
Senate Higher Education
Higher Education

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

José Rodríguez

Bill Caption

Relating to a requirement that entering undergraduate students at a public institution of higher education attend an orientation regarding mental health and suicide prevention services.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to State or local government.

Bill Analysis

SB 1624 would require higher education teaching institutions to provide to entering full-time professional, undergraduate, or graduate students information regarding mental health and suicide prevention services via a live presentation or online program or video that is not longer than 15 minutes.

Vote Recommendation Notes

While the value of providing 15 minutes of training on mental health and suicide prevention services to incoming students is questionable in terms of whether it will have any actual positive impact, this bill neither affirms or offends our liberty principles. We are neutral on SB 1624.