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- H.R.1710
H.R.1710: To include family therapists on the list of professionals recognized to provide public school mental health services under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced March 25, 2009
- Latest Major Action May 14, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (14 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to include family therapists among the professionals authorized to provide services under the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities program and the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling programs. Includes family therapists as pupil services personnel authorized to provide services as part of a comprehensive program to meet student needs.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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| March 25, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Mark Souder (R-Ind.) |