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US HR5889

US HR5889
Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse Act of 2018


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Introduced
05/21/2018
In Committee
05/21/2018
Crossed Over
06/14/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide resources to early childhood care and education providers and other professionals working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be affected by a family member's or other adult's substance abuse. Such resources must include information on risk-assessment, age-appropriate care, and response options that support the whole family.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide resources to early childhood care and education providers and other professionals working with young children on how to recognize and respond to children who may be affected by a family member's or other adult's substance abuse. The resources must include information on risk-assessment, age-appropriate care, and response options that support the whole family, while not amending the requirements of existing laws such as the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act, the Head Start Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Committee Categories

Education, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 06/14/2018)

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