Schools must print suicide hotline numbers on student ID cards
H.R. 7092 — RAYS Act · Filed by Troy Carter (D-LA) · 5 cosponsors · Introduced Jan 15, 2026 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill requires public schools that issue student ID cards to print contact information for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, Crisis Text Line, and state/local suicide prevention hotlines on those cards. Schools without ID cards must post the same information on their websites and student portals. The bill takes effect one year after enactment and allows schools flexibility in how they display the information (printed, sticker, etc.).
Why we flagged it
The bill's sole operative mechanism is a mandate that schools include crisis hotline contact information on student ID cards and digital platforms. It is a straightforward public health intervention with no regulatory carve-outs, subsidies, or private beneficiaries.
What the text implies
- Schools may face minor administrative costs to update ID card printing processes or website templates, though the bill does not appropriate federal funds to offset these costs.
- The bill's effectiveness depends on student awareness and willingness to use the resources; printing a number does not guarantee utilization or outcome improvement.
The full analysis lists 3 implications of this text.
Who it affects
The bill places life-saving mental health crisis resources directly in students' hands via ID cards and school websites at no cost to families. It creates no new restrictions on citizens, no liability shields, and no private carve-outs — it is a straightforward public health measure that increases access to suicide prevention services for a vulnerable population.