S. 5248 · 117th Congress
Mental Health Workforce for Kids Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Bob Casey
- Introduced
- 2022-12-13
- Latest action
- 2022-12-13 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Mental Health Workforce for Kids Act
This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and makes other changes to a demonstration program that supports integrating primary care and behavioral health care in underserved, community-based settings through the provision of training to health care providers. Specific changes include expanding the types of providers who may receive training through the program and incorporating a particular focus on pediatrics.