Early Childhood Mental Health Support Act aims to enhance Head Start programs through effective interventions.
The Early Childhood Mental Health Support Act directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to identify, review, and implement effective interventions in Head Start programs. It mandates the development of an evaluation method for these programs to assess the effectiveness of interventions, best practices, curricula, and staff trainings. The act also requires the Secretary to consult with experts and solicit public input. Additionally, it authorizes funding for Best Practice Centers in Early Childhood Training and mandates reporting to Congress on the implementation results.
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