HR 4027 · 93th Congress · Child welfare

Comprehensive Child Development Act

Introduced 1973-02-07· Sponsored by Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.(1973-02-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Comprehensive Child Development Act - States the finding of Congress that: (1) millions of children are suffering from lack of child development services; (2) comprehensive child development programs should be available to all children; (3) priority to preschool children with greatest economic and social needs; (4) no mother may be forced to work in order for children to receive services; and (5) such programs should be undertaken as a partnership of parents, community, State, and local government. Title I: Comprehensive Child Development Programs, Direction to Establish Program - Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare to support activities under this title. Lists activities for which funds can be provided, including: planning and development of programs; establishing, maintaining, and operating comprehensive programs with a broad range of activities; design, acquisition, construction, alteration, renovation or remodeling of facilities including mobile facilities; training programs for professionals, paraprofessionals, parents, older family members and prospective parents; public information activities; child advocate staff; and administrative expenses. Authorize…

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