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Early Childhood Mental Health Support Act

USA117th CongressHR-6509| House 
| Updated: 1/28/2022
Mark DeSaulnier

Mark DeSaulnier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (5)
Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5569
Early Childhood Mental Health Support Act of 2020
Jan 28, 2022
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5569
    Early Childhood Mental Health Support Act of 2020


  • January 28, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7780: Mental Health Matters Act

Early Childhood Mental Health Support Act

USA117th CongressHR-6509| House 
| Updated: 1/28/2022
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5569
Early Childhood Mental Health Support Act of 2020
Jan 28, 2022
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5569
    Early Childhood Mental Health Support Act of 2020


  • January 28, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mark DeSaulnier

Mark DeSaulnier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (5)
Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7780: Mental Health Matters Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted