College Students Continuation of Mental Health Care Act of 2025
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Latest Action · September 15, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
This bill allows college mental health providers to offer telehealth services to their students across state lines without needing a license in the student's home state. A college counselor or therapist licensed in the state where their university is located can treat students studying remotely or residing elsewhere, as long as they're not prohibited from practicing in that student's state. Before starting telehealth services, providers must verify the student's identity, get written or oral consent, and ensure backup communication methods in case of technology failures. The bill limits providers to their home state's scope of practice rules but prevents them from being restricted by additional requirements in the student's state, except where services are specifically banned. The legislation applies to students currently enrolled or who attended the college within the previous three months, with malpractice insurance coverage treated as if services were provided in the home state.
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