H.R. 1017
PROTECTING CHILDREN'S HEALTH
IN SCHOOLS ACT OF 2007

Introduced by the Honorable John D. Dingell on February 13, 2007

Text and Status of the H.R. 1017 (Thomas, Legislative Information on the Internet)

Information from the 109th Congress:

H.R. 5834
PROTECTING CHILDREN'S HEALTH
IN SCHOOLS ACT OF 2006

Introduced by the Honorable John D. Dingell on July 19, 2006

Text and Status of the H.R. 5834 (Thomas, Legislative Information on the Internet)

The "Protecting Children's Health in Schools Act of 2006", ... would set forward clear guidelines ... for providing and receiving reimbursements for this [school-based health care] care, rather than put schools, families, and their disabled children, and States in a situation where they are uncertain whether or not these medically-necessary services and related administrative and transportation costs will be covered under Medicaid
-- Summary of the legislation

Original Cosponsors 

Statement of the Honorable John D. Dingell upon introduction of the legislation

Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Protect Health Benefits for Schoolchildren with Disabilities
-- News Release, July 19, 2006

Letters and Dear Colleagues

We are writing to invite you to join us in introducing the "Protecting Children's Health in Schools Act of 2006", a bill that will ensure that children with disabilities can continue to receive the critical health services that are necessary for them to remain in school and receive an education.
-- Dear Colleague Letter, July 18, 2006

Letters of Support

-- 60 Organizations representing children with disabilities, their families, educators and special services providers, school administrators, and other interested parties, July 18, 2006 

-- 30 Organizations, including the American Federation of Teachers, the National Education Association, and the Parent Teacher Association