HR 4420
116th Congress
House
Social Welfare
Adoption and foster care
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Mental health
Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act
Introduced: September 19, 2019
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 19, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Sep 19, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sep 19, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act
This bill requires an initial mental health screening within 30 days after a child enters foster care. In the case of a child for whom a mental health issue is identified in such initial screening, a comprehensive assessment of the child's mental health must be completed within 60 days after the child's entry into foster care.
The Department of Health and Human Services must provide technical assistance for states to implement this requirement.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Committees of jurisdiction
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