Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 15, 2017)
Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act
This bill amends part B (Child and Family Services) of title IV of the Social Security Act with respect to state plans for the ongoing oversight and coordination of health care services for children in a foster care placement.
An initial mental health screening of any child in foster care must be completed within 30 days after the child enters into foster care. In the case of any child for whom a mental health issue is identified in such initial screening, a comprehensive assessment of the child's mental health must be completed within 60 days after the child's entry into foster care.
What just happenedFeb 24, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 15, 2017
- Feb 24, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Trade Subcommittee - Feb 24, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Work and Welfare Subcommittee - Feb 15, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ways and Means Committee - Feb 15, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 15, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House