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Published: December 2, 2021
Our children deserve the chance for a healthy start in life, including treatment for physical and mental illnesses that affect their ability to learn and succeed in school.
NEA advocates for students and educators covered by federal health programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP, the Children’s Health Insurance Program. We support strengthening each of these programs as well as the Affordable Care Act.
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Bills in Congress
Learn NEA's position on pending legislation related to public education, and take action to protect our schools
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HR 6639 Poverty Line Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on December 6, 2023
This bill would update the way the Federal government calculates the federal poverty line by accounting for real costs and adjusting for regional differences. This would make millions of more families eligible for safety net programs, including Medicaid, SNAP (food stamps), LIHEAP, and many more.
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HR 3713 Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2023 www.congress.gov
Introduced on September 25, 2023
A bill that would amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend projects relating to children and to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs.
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HR 4581 Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023 www.congress.gov
Introduced on July 12, 2023
A bill that would amend title V of the Social Security Act to support stillbirth prevention and research, and for other purposes.
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