H.R. 1710 · 111th Congress
To include family therapists on the list of professionals recognized to provide public school mental health services under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Mark Souder
- Introduced
- 2009-03-25
- Latest action
- 2009-05-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Summary
Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to include family therapists among the professionals authorized to provide services under the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities program and the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling programs.
Includes family therapists as pupil services personnel authorized to provide services as part of a comprehensive program to meet student needs.