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H.R. 1069

Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act

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.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14](D-MI)Sponsor
10 cosponsors10 D
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

    Trade Subcommittee
  2. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.

    Work and Welfare Subcommittee
  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  4. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act — Informed