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SD 3334

State University and Community College Mental Health FY24 Report

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Requires MA state universities and community colleges to report FY24 mental health services data, funding, and staffing to assess student mental health infrastructure and resource gaps.

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Bill Summary · SD 3334

Legislative bill overview

SD 3334 requires Massachusetts state universities and community colleges to submit a comprehensive fiscal year 2024 report detailing their mental health services, funding, staffing levels, and utilization data. The bill mandates transparency regarding the mental health infrastructure and resources available to students across the state's higher education system.

Why is this important

Mental health crises among college students have increased significantly, making it critical for policymakers to understand current service capacity and gaps. This reporting requirement creates baseline data that can inform future funding decisions, resource allocation, and identify which institutions may need additional support or intervention.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden: Institutions may argue that compiling comprehensive FY24 reports diverts staff resources from direct mental health service delivery
  • Data standardization: Without specific metrics defined in the bill, different institutions may report data inconsistently, limiting meaningful comparison and analysis
  • Privacy considerations: Collecting detailed mental health service data requires careful handling to protect student privacy while providing useful information to legislators

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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