H.R. 6613 · 110th Congress
Improving Dental Access in Underserved Communities Act of 2008
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- John Conyers
- Introduced
- 2008-07-24
- Latest action
- 2008-07-24 · Introduced in House
Summary
Improving Dental Access in Underserved Communities Act of 2008 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize appropriations for FY2009-FY2013 for National Health Service Corps Scholarship and Loan Repayment programs. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to reserve a portion of such funds for scholarships to individuals who are accepted for enrollment or enrolled in a course of study or program that leads to a degree in dentistry.
Reauthorizes appropriations for FY2009-FY2013 for grants and contracts to: (1) assist schools in supporting programs of excellence in health professionals education for underrepresented minority individuals; and (2) assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake education to enter a health profession.