What does Preamble of Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth Minds Act do?

This bill proposes to amend title XIX of the Public Health Service Act. The amendment aims to provide for prevention and early intervention services. These services would be delivered under the Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth Minds Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth Minds Act.

What does EARLY INTERVENTION. of Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth Minds Act do?

This section amends the Public Health Service Act to allow states to describe evidence-based prevention and early intervention strategies for mental illness and behavioral problems, including for children and adolescents. States with plans that include these strategies may expend up to 5 percent of their allotment for these programs. The Secretary is required to report to Congress biennially on states' prevention and early intervention activities, including demographics, outcomes, and delays in access to care. Reports to Congress must include a list of states utilizing the option and a description of their activities.

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Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth Minds Act

Last updated: 2/27/2025 · Introduced: 2/27/2025

Author: August Pfluger (R-TX)

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The bill allows states to implement evidence-based prevention and early intervention strategies for mental illness and behavioral problems in children and adolescents.
States can allocate up to 5% of their Community Mental Health Services Block Grant allotment to fund these prevention and early intervention programs.
The bill requires the Secretary to report to Congress biennially on states' prevention and early intervention activities, including demographics, outcomes, and access to care.

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