Advocacy & Legislation

ACHA Policy Corner

The Advocacy Perspective

The ACHA Advocacy Committee hosted a dynamic and well-attended session during this year’s ACHA Annual Meeting in the Big Easy! Designed to deepen member engagement with our advocacy work, the…

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ACHA Advocacy Update

Statement on the Changes to CDC ACIP

The American College Health Association (ACHA) is deeply troubled by the recent removal of all 17 sitting members on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel,…

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May Is Mental Health Awareness Month

As an organization that recognizes the importance of the mental health and well-being of our college students, the American College Health Association (ACHA) remains committed to advancing mental health awareness…

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ACHA Advocacy Update

ACHA Supports Increased Funding for Campus Suicide Prevention

The American Council on Education (ACE), along with ACHA and other organizations, sent a letter to the House and Senate Labor-HHS Subcommittee on April 28, 2025, urging increased funding and…

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ACHA Policy Corner

Advocating for Continuity of Mental Health Care Nationwide

During its Hill Day 2025, ACHA enlists Congressional support for breaking barriers to mental health care. On January 29, 2025, the American College Health Association (ACHA) Advocacy Committee wrapped up…

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Our Advocacy Achievements in 2024

ACHA has worked diligently in 2024 to advance college health and well-being through advocacy, research, and policy. As the year comes to a close, we wanted to highlight some of…

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Federal Public Comments in 2024

In an effort to advance health and well-being within Federal policy, ACHA has submitted several public comments to the U.S. Federal government concerning a wide range of topics. Before a…

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ACHA’s Federal Legislation Endorsements in 2024

As the premier organization focused on the well-being of college students, the American College Health Association (ACHA) works to advance policies that will benefit the higher education health and well-being…

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Deep Dive into ACHA & ACHF Sexual and Reproductive Health Resources

Since the Dobbs ruling in 2022, ending the constitutional right to abortion, ACHA and ACHF produced three key documents to support college health professionals in meeting students’ sexual and reproductive…

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Deep Dive into ACHA & ACHF Sexual and Reproductive Health Resources

Since the Dobbs ruling in 2022, ending the constitutional right to abortion, ACHA and ACHF produced three key resources to support college health professionals in meeting students’ sexual and reproductive…

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