S. 769 (100th): Excellence in Minority Health Education and Care Act

Introduced:
Mar 18, 1987 (100th Congress, 1987–1988)
Sponsor:
Sen. John Johnston Jr. [D-LA]
Status:
Signed by the President
Slip Law:
This bill became Pub.L. 100-97.

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Status

This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on August 18, 1987.

Progress
Introduced Mar 18, 1987
Referred to Committee Mar 18, 1987
Reported by Committee Jun 03, 1987
Passed Senate Jul 21, 1987
Passed House Aug 04, 1987
Signed by the President Aug 18, 1987
Cosponsors
21 cosponsors (20D, 1R) (show)
Committees

Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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Full Title

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize assistance for centers for minority medical education, minority pharmacy education, minority veterinary medicine education, and minority dentistry education.

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Last updated Aug 18, 1987.

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7/21/1987--Passed Senate amended.
(Measure passed Senate, amended) Excellence in Minority Health Education and Care Act - Amends title VII (Health Research and Teaching Facilities and Training of Professional Health Personnel) of the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services (Secretary) to make grants to health professions schools to assist in health professions education for minority individuals.
Requires such grants to be used to:
(1) develop a plan for institutional improvements, including financial independence;
(2) improve recruitment and retention of faculty;
(3) improve libraries;
(4) establish, strengthen, or expand programs to enhance academic performance;
(5) establish, strengthen, or expand programs to increase the number and quality of applicants for admission; and
(6) develop curricula and carry out faculty training to enable such schools to become resources regarding the health problems of minority communities.
Sets eligibility requirements for such grants.
Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1991.

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