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CHILD Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3636| House 
| Updated: 5/28/2021
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (6)
Mark Pocan (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Children Inflicted by Lyme Disabilities Act of 2021 or the CHILD Act of 2021 This bill expands the applicability of certain special education provisions to children with Lyme disease or other tick-borne diseases. (Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States. The disease is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick and, if left untreated, can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system.) Specifically, the bill defines child with a disability for purposes of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to include a child who needs special education and related services because the child has a health impairment resulting from Lyme disease or another tick-borne disease.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-660
CHILD Act
May 28, 2021
Introduced in House
May 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-660
    CHILD Act


  • May 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Education

CHILD Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3636| House 
| Updated: 5/28/2021
Children Inflicted by Lyme Disabilities Act of 2021 or the CHILD Act of 2021 This bill expands the applicability of certain special education provisions to children with Lyme disease or other tick-borne diseases. (Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States. The disease is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick and, if left untreated, can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system.) Specifically, the bill defines child with a disability for purposes of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to include a child who needs special education and related services because the child has a health impairment resulting from Lyme disease or another tick-borne disease.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-660
CHILD Act
May 28, 2021
Introduced in House
May 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-660
    CHILD Act


  • May 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (6)
Mark Pocan (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted