U.S. Congress - H.R.751 Mental Health in Schools Act of 2011
H.R.751 - Mental Health in Schools Act of 2011
To amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend projects relating to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs. view all titles (2)
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- Official: To amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend projects relating to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs. as introduced.
- Short: Mental Health in Schools Act of 2011 as introduced.
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Official Summary
2/17/2011--Introduced.Mental Health in Schools Act of 2011 - 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 eligibiliOfficial Summary
2/17/2011--Introduced.Mental Health in Schools Act of 2011 - 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 linguistically appropriate and age appropriate. Makes only a partnership between a local educational agency and at least one community program or agency that is involved in mental health eligible for such funding. Sets forth assurances required for eligibility, including that:
(1) the local education agency will enter into a memorandum of understanding with relevant community-based entities that clearly states the responsibilities of each partner;
(2) the program will include training of all school personnel, family members of children with mental health disorders, and concerned members of the community; and
(3) the program will demonstrate the measures to be taken to sustain the program after funding terminates. Requires the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to develop a process for evaluating grant program activities, including:
(1) the development of guidelines for the submission of program data by recipients; and
(2) the development of measures of outcomes to be applied by recipients in evaluating programs, to include student and family measures and local educational measures.
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H.R.751 Mental Health in Schools Act of 2011
1aarroyo
October 08, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 5th Congressional district of North Carolina. I am writing as your constituent in the 5th Congressional district of North Carolina. I support H.R.751 - Mental Health in Schools Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
It is such an important issue that can easily be overlooked. I hope you take the time to look at this Bill and consider voting to approve th... -
H.R.751 Mental Health in Schools Act of 2011
Kevandria
March 14, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 15th Congressional district of Michigan. I am writing as your constituent in the 15th Congressional district of Michigan. I support H.R.751 - Mental Health in Schools Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Sincerely,
Kevandria Richard
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