Rising concerns about student mental health and safety are prompting action across educational institutions. In Kentucky, community colleges respond to increased reports of depression and anxiety by launching comprehensive Mental Health Strategies. Meanwhile, national data show preventable risks affecting young children, such as fatalities from window falls in residential housing, highlighting the need for enhanced safety measures. Additionally, healthcare leaders emphasize ongoing disease outbreak risks in schools due to declining vaccination rates, reinforcing the urgency of proactive health initiatives within educational settings.