To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to disseminate information, resources, and if requested, technical assistance to early childhood care and education providers and professionals working with young children on ways to properly recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse.
Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse Act of 2018
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide resources to early childhood care and education providers and other professionals working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be affected by a family member's or other adult's substance abuse. Such resources must include information on risk-assessment, age-appropriate care, and response options that support the whole family.
Became Public Law No: 115-271.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Mr. Brat moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5123-5125)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5889.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5124)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5124)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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