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Introduced
04/10/2019
04/10/2019
In Committee
04/10/2019
04/10/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend projects relating to children and to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs. This bill provides specific statutory authority for the Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) State Educational Agency Grant Program that is administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The program supports school-based mental health services, including screening, treatment, and outreach programs.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to revise and expand the Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) State Educational Agency Grant Program. The program provides grants to local communities and schools to implement comprehensive, culturally and linguistically appropriate, trauma-informed, and developmentally appropriate school-based mental health services and supports. The bill requires grantees to partner with community mental health providers and establishes specific requirements for the program, including screening, early intervention, treatment, and support services. The bill also provides for professional development, community training, and evaluation of the program's effectiveness.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
Tina Smith (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Tom Udall (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 04/10/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1122/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1122/BILLS-116s1122is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1122/BILLS-116s1122is.pdf.pdf |
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