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H.R. 1609

School-based Adolescent Health Amendments of 1987

School-based Adolescent Health Amendments of 1987 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a new title XXIII (School-based Adolescent Health Services Demonstration Projects). Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to establish school-based adolescent health demonstration projects to provide health education, prenatal care, family planning, follow-up care, testing for sexually-transmitted diseases, and other health services.

Requires grant recipients to provide health care services: (1) on a year-round basis; and (2) within (or adjacent to) schools located in the project area (or at a location that better serves the needs of the adolescents).

Sets forth conditions, eligibility criteria, and reporting requirements applicable to grant funds.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1991.

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24](D-CA)Sponsor
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    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
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    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
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    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House