The Perinatal Workforce Act aims to grow and diversify the perinatal workforce by providing grants to schools and programs.
The Perinatal Workforce Act seeks to address disparities in maternal health by expanding and diversifying the perinatal workforce. It mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to schools and programs focused on maternal and perinatal health. These grants will support the establishment or expansion of accredited schools or programs, offering scholarships to students from diverse backgrounds. The act also requires the Secretary to issue guidance to states on delivering respectful maternal health care through diverse care provider models.
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