House Bill 6509
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Early Childhood Mental Health Support Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 28, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6509
Congress
117
Policy Area
Education
Education
Primary focus of measure is elementary, secondary, or higher education including special education and matters of academic performance, school administration, teaching, educational costs, and student aid.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Early Childhood Mental Health Support Act
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 the interventions, and (2) evaluate the implementation of the interventions.
The bill also permits HHS to fund five best practice centers in universities to prepare future Head Start agencies and staff to deliver the interventions.
January 28, 2022
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01/28/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
01/28/2022
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 7:58:35 PM