Glossary of Laws and Regulations
Following are some major laws and regulations relevant to children's mental health:
Public Law (P.L.) 94-142 (1975). The original Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Commonly known as The Education for All Handicapped Children Act. A federal law that guarantees a free, appropriate public education for all children with disabilities. Also known as 94-142.
Public Law (P.L.) 96-272 (1980). Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980. Federal law outlining procedures for the placement of children out of home by state child welfare agencies.
Public Law (P.L.) 96-389 (1980). Mental Health Systems Act. Encourages the development of systems of care. Policies contained in the Act received no specific funding.
Public Law (P.L.) 99-319 (1986). Protection and Advocacy for Mentally Ill Individuals Act of 1986. Federal law allocating funds to each state for advocacy activities on behalf of persons with developmental disabilities or mental illness.
Public Law (P.L.) 99-457 (1986). Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendment of 1986. Guarentees free appropriate early intervention (birth through age two) (Part H) and special education (age three to twenty-one) (Part B).
Public Law (P.L.) 101-336 (1990). Americans with Disabilities Act.
Public Law (P.L.) 102-119 (1991). Amendment and Reauthorization of IDEA.
(1990) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Guarantees free appropriate early intervention (Part H) and special education (Part B).
Public Law (P.L.) 102-321. Child Mental Health Services Program.
Section 504. A part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974. This section states that no program or activity receiving federal funds can exclude, deny benefits to, or discriminate against any person on the basis of disability. It also requires access for people who have disabilities to all public buildings. Also known as 504.
Title IV-E. Also known as Public Law (P.L.) 96-272 or Title IV-E of The Social Security Act.
Title XIX (19). Federal program of medical aid designed for those unable to afford fee for service medical care (Medicaid). With a Medicaid card, individuals can purchase medical service as needed in the community. Part of the Social Security Act.
Title XX (20). Federal program supports social services at the state and local level contingent on the development of a plan which includes the goals and target groups for such services. Part of the Social Security Act. |
