The PEER Mental Health Act of 2025 authorizes the federal government to award grants to schools and school districts to train teachers, staff, students, and parents to recognize and respond to mental health crises in young people. Specifically, grant recipients would educate these groups on identifying symptoms of childhood and adolescent mental health conditions, referring students to appropriate services, and applying mental health first aid techniques when someone shows signs of distress. The bill requires that at least 25 percent of grant funding go to schools in rural areas to ensure equitable access to this training. The legislation authorizes $24.963 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, and includes requirements for technical assistance and streamlined application processes to help schools successfully obtain and use these funds.
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