Proposed Pilot Program for Mental Wellness Screenings in DoDEA Schools

The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would establish a new mental health screening process for students in military-operated schools, impacting how schools identify and respond to student distress over a three-year period.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Students in grades 6-12 at DoDEA schools

Students would be eligible to participate in annual mental wellness screenings.

Parents or legal guardians of DoDEA students

Parents must receive advance notification and have the right to opt their children out of the screening program.

Department of Defense Education Activity personnel

Nurses, counselors, and psychologists are responsible for the administration, oversight, and follow-up actions related to the screenings.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senate Amendment 6054 proposes a three-year pilot program to provide voluntary, mental wellness screenings for students in grades 6 through 12 at Department of Defense Education Activity () schools. The program aims to identify distress, such as anxiety or depression, and connect students with existing support resources.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are these screenings mandatory for students?

No, the program is administered on an opt-out basis. Parents or guardians must be notified in advance and can prevent their child's participation without penalty.

Will these screenings be used to diagnose my child?

No, the amendment explicitly states the screenings are and cannot be used for diagnostic, disciplinary, or evaluative purposes.

How long will this pilot program last?

The program is set to terminate three years after it is implemented.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this amendment would establish a new mental health screening process for students in military-operated schools, impacting how schools identify and respond to student distress over a three-year period.

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Connected Entities

personMr. Padilla“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationCommittees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives“The congressional bodies that would receive the final report on the pilot progra”Map →

organizationDepartment of Defense Education Activity“The agency responsible for operating the schools where the pilot program would o”Map →

personMr. Tillis“U.S. Senator who co-submitted the amendment.”Map →

personSecretary of Defense“The official responsible for implementing the pilot program.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

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