National ACERT Grant Program Authorization Act
This bill authorizes a new federal grant program to help communities address children's exposure to trauma. It provides $10 million annually (2026-2029) for grants to states, local governments, tribes, and community groups to establish "adverse childhood experiences response teams." These teams would coordinate services by creating trauma-informed protocols, building partnerships with mental health providers, training first responders, and improving access to care for affected children. The program focuses on cross-system collaboration between law enforcement, schools, health services, and social programs to support children exposed to trauma.
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Introduced May 23, 2025
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