The Evidence-Based Youth Suicide Prevention Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish and fund demonstration programs that develop, test, and evaluate evidence-based strategies for preventing suicide among children and adolescents. These programs will primarily operate in schools and other youth-serving settings in partnership with state, tribal, and local educational and health agencies, as well as nonprofit organizations and colleges. The bill authorizes funding through fiscal year 2032 to support activities including implementing suicide prevention programs in schools, evaluating existing prevention protocols, and providing technical assistance to participating organizations. The legislation requires the Secretary to prioritize funding based on the strength of scientific evidence supporting each intervention, while reserving some funds for promising new approaches that include rigorous evaluation plans. The Secretary must report to Congress within 90 days of enactment and annually thereafter on program results, evaluation findings, and lessons learned.
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