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Supporting Children's Mental Health Care Access Act

This act aims to improve access to mental health care for children and adolescents. It increases funding for programs supporting the mental well-being of the youngest and expands the range of entities that can provide such assistance, including schools and emergency departments. This means parents and guardians can expect easier access to specialists and support for their children.
Key points
Increased funding for child and infant mental health programs.
Expansion of specialists who can provide help to include developmental-behavioral pediatricians.
Ability to provide mental health support to children in schools and emergency departments.
Easier access to grants for non-profit entities if a state does not submit an application.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7076
Sponsor: Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8]
Process start date: 2022-03-15