School Protection Act of 2009

Summary

School Protection Act of 2009 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to make grants to, and enter contracts with, eligible entities to train elementary and secondary school nurses to serve as first responders and crisis managers in the event of: (1) a biological or chemical attack affecting individuals in a school building or on school grounds; or (2) an outbreak of pandemic influenza among students, faculty, or other individuals under their care. Requires any such training to prepare school nurses to: (1) take necessary measures, particularly in critical early stages, to protect and preserve life; (2) notify public health authorities as appropriate to help contain or mitigate the effects of an attack or outbreak; and (3) preserve evidence of a biological or chemical attack.

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Timeline

1. 13 October 2009

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 13 October 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 13 October 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 14 October 2009

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 13 October 2009 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 13 October 2009

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 13 October 2009

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 13 October 2009

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Sponsors

• Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

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