Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2023
- Last Action
- 4/27/2023
Actions
- 2023-04-27Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 2023-04-27Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2023-04-27 (00)
Autism Family Caregivers Act of 2023
This bill establishes a pilot program to provide training for caregivers on improving the well-being of children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities or delays.
To carry out the program, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) must award grants to, among other eligible entities, health systems and nonprofits to provide the training. HRSA must also establish a national center to provide technical assistance to grant recipients and to evaluate the program.
Cosponsors (2)
- Susan Collins (R-ME)
- Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
Subjects
- Child care and development
- Child health
- Congressional oversight
- Family services
- Hereditary and development disorders
- Performance measurement
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