Early Childhood Mental Health Support Act of 2020
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 9, 2020)
Early Childhood Mental Health Support Act of 2020
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to identify and review evidence-based interventions, best practices, curricula, and staff trainings in Head Start programs that improve the behavioral health of children and support staff wellness.
HHS must (1) award grants to participating Head Start agencies to implement such interventions, and (2) evaluate the implementation of such interventions.
The bill also permits HHS to fund five best practice centers in universities to prepare future Head Start agencies and staff to deliver such interventions.
What just happenedJan 9, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 9, 2020
- Jan 9, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Jan 9, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 9, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House