To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and for other purposes.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 5, 2021)
This bill requires states receiving grants for child abuse or neglect prevention and treatment to conduct family assessments and use a risk-based approach in addressing the needs of families with infants born with, and identified as being affected by, substance use or withdrawal symptoms, or related conditions.
Further, the Children's Bureau of the Administration for Children & Families must provide guidance and technical assistance with respect to these requirements.
What just happenedFeb 5, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 5, 2021
- Feb 5, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Feb 5, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 5, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House