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S 5310 United States Senate · 117th Congress

Helping Kids Through Trauma Act

Summary
Helping Kids Through Trauma Act This bill expressly permits state-licensed mental health organizations that receive grants for preservice or in-service training in a behavioral health-related paraprofessional field to use the grants for training on meeting the needs of children and adolescents who have experienced trauma.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grant funding for trauma-informed training to support students' mental health needs in educational settings, enhancing student access and well-being in schools.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePermits grants for trauma-focused mental health training for youth, directly supporting pediatric mental health services and expanding access to trauma care.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2022
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Introduced Dec 20, 2022 Last action Dec 20, 2022
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Dec 20, 2022
Senate · Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Dec 20, 2022
Senate · Introduced
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Jacky Rosen
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