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U.S. Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) introduced the Kidd's Stuttering Act on Wednesday, a bipartisan bill aimed at improving early identification and treatment of stuttering in children. The legislation would direct the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to add stuttering and fluency screening to standard pediatric care guidelines. The bill is named after and supported by former NBA player Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, who has been open about his own lifelong struggle with stuttering. The proposal seeks to ensure that children who stutter receive timely diagnosis and access to speech therapy, addressing a gap in current pediatric screening protocols.
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Bipartisan Bill Aims to Improve Stuttering Care for Children, Backed by Former NBA Star
Date: Wednesday Sponsors: Sens. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.)
U.S. Senators Jim Banks and Andy Kim introduced bipartisan legislation on Wednesday aimed at improving the identification and treatment of stuttering in children. The bill is supported by former NBA player Michael Kidd-Gilchrist.
The Kidd’s Stuttering Act
The proposed legislation, titled the Kidd’s Stuttering Act, would direct the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to add stuttering and fluency screening to its list of covered services.
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Banks and Kim Introduce Bipartisan Stuttering Act with NBA Star Support