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S.2166: Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 8, 2015
- Latest Major Action Oct. 8, 2015
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Cosponsors
4 (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act This bill amends part B (Child and Family Services) of title IV of the Social Security Act with respect to state plans for the ongoing oversight and coordination of health care services for children in a foster care placement. An initial mental health screening of any child in foster care must be completed within 30 days after the child enters into foster care. In the case of any child for whom a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 8, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Oct. 8, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) |