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Introduced
10/30/2019
10/30/2019
In Committee
10/30/2019
10/30/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Allows the Department of Health and Human Services to provide grants to accredited education programs to increase diversity in the physical therapy, occupational therapy, audiology, and speech-language pathology professions. Grants may be used to provide scholarships or to support recruitment and retention of students from underrepresented groups.
AI Summary
This bill, the Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act of 2019, allows the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide grants to accredited education programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, audiology, and speech-language pathology. The grants can be used to provide scholarships or support recruitment and retention of students from underrepresented groups, such as racial/ethnic minorities, those from disadvantaged backgrounds, or individuals with disabilities. The bill requires grant recipients to report on admission, retention, and graduation rates, and sets conditions for continued funding if those rates fall below previous averages. The bill authorizes $5 million per year for 5 years to carry out these activities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 10/30/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2747/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2747/BILLS-116s2747is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2747/BILLS-116s2747is.pdf.pdf |
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