A bit of nationwide press for the Kansas politico that also admits the increasingly progressive elected official hasn't garnered much luck in her legislative quest . . . Check-it:
Her Pride in Mental Health Act, introduced Thursday, would update care standards, develop training for caregivers, identify school bullying prevention guidelines. It would call for a report on the mental health and mental health care of LGBTQ+ and intersex youth in foster care and other federal social services programs and direct the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to review and update resources listed on its website that pertain to LGBTQ+ communities.
Davids, a Kansas Democrat who is gay and Native American, introduced similar bills in 2023 and 2024, and a Senate version was introduced in 2024, but no version has passed.
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Rep. Sharice Davids introduces bill to improve mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth
"We are failing our most vulnerable children on this issue," Davids said.
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