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H.R. 628 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014

Mental Health in Schools Act of 2013

H.R. 628 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Feb 13, 2013, sponsored by Grace F. Napolitano with 91 co-sponsors.

During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Feb 13, 2013
Co-sponsors
91
Policy area
Health

What it does

Mental Health in Schools Act of 2013 - 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 linguis…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 90 Democrats, 1 Republican.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 13, 2013
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Feb 15, 2013)

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