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Boosting Mental Health Support for Young Children in Head Start Programs.

This law aims to significantly improve the mental and emotional health of children in Head Start and Early Head Start programs. It mandates the identification and implementation of proven, evidence-based support methods and staff training. Parents can expect their children to receive better, structured assistance for social-emotional development, leading to anticipated long-term benefits.
Key points
Head Start programs must adopt new, evidence-based interventions to improve children's behavioral and social-emotional health, including trauma-informed care approaches.
Funding is provided for staff training and for supporting staff wellness and self-care within the programs.
A mandatory evaluation process will ensure that the implemented programs are effective and yield long-term savings.
Authorizes $100 million in funding for implementation and evaluation over the fiscal years 2025 through 2034.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_9366
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]
Process start date: 2024-08-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Early Childhood Mental Health Support Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9366.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-08-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Head Start programs must adopt new, evidence-based interventions to improve children's behavioral and social-emotional health, including trauma-informed care approaches.
  • Funding is provided for staff training and for supporting staff wellness and self-care within the programs.
  • A mandatory evaluation process will ensure that the implemented programs are effective and yield long-term savings.
  • Authorizes $100 million in funding for implementation and evaluation over the fiscal years 2025 through 2034.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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