TREAT Youth Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The TREAT Youth Act reauthorizes the Preventing Youth Overdose: Treatment, Recovery, Education, Awareness, and Training (PYO-TREAT) program. This program provides funding to schools and public organizations to support efforts in preventing substance use disorders, offering treatment options, and promoting recovery for young people. The bill increases the program's authorized funding over five fiscal years, from $10 million in 2026 to $15 million in 2030. It aims to expand access to resources and support for youth struggling with substance use and mental health challenges.
Key provisions
- Reauthorizes the PYO-TREAT program.
- Increases program funding over five fiscal years.
- Provides grants to educational and public entities.
- Focuses on substance use disorder prevention.
- Supports treatment and recovery services.
- Promotes awareness and training related to youth substance use.
Who is affected
- Youth
- Educational institutions
- Public organizations
- Substance abuse treatment providers
- Families of young people
Notable changes
- Increases the authorized funding level for the PYO-TREAT program.
- Extends the program's authorization period through FY2030.
Fiscal impact
The bill authorizes increased appropriations for the PYO-TREAT program over the specified fiscal years.
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