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S.1370: Mental Health in Schools Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 15, 2017
- Latest Major Action June 15, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - June 15, 2017
Bill Summary
Mental Health in Schools Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to revise a community children and violence program to assist local communities and schools in applying a public health approach to mental health services, including by: (1) revising eligibility requirements for a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement; and (2) providing for comprehensive school mental health programs that are culturally and linguistically...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 15, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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June 15, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Al Franken (D-Minn.) |