H.R. 5603 · 98th Congress · enacted
Developmental Disabilities Act of 1984
Became Public Law No: 98-527.
Latest official action 1984-10-19 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
Title I: Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Mental Health Services - Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Amendments of 1984 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize FY 1985 through 1987 appropriations for alcohol and drug abuse and mental health services block grants. Sets aside at least ten percent of such fiscal year appropriations for alcohol and drug abuse services for women and for mental health services for severely disturbed children and adolescents. Limits Federal assistance to 80 percent of a project's costs. Bases State allotments on population and per capita income. Sets minimum State allotments at 1984 levels. Permits direct grant payments to Indian tribes or tribal organizations. Requires participating States to: (1) make funds available for local mental health centers through FY 1987; (2) collect data on alcohol and drug abuse and mental illness; (3) establish a State mental health services planning council to serve as an advocate for the mentally ill and monitor the State comprehensive mental health plan; (4) develop a comprehensive mental health plan; and (5) use 75 percent of post FY 1984 grants for prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation projects. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through FY 1987, to administer such block grants through the Administrator of the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration. Establishes…
Congressional Research Service · 1984-05-03
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