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Obama Approves Extra $100 Million by Feds to Fight Drug Abuse
News Release by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
July 25, 2015
HHS increases access to substance use disorder treatment! New funding and guidance will help states combat opioid use disorder
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced new steps to increase access to substance use disorder treatment services, focusing on treatment for opioid use disorder. With today’s announcement, HHS is making additional funding available to states and community health centers to expand the use of medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, and is releasing guidance to help states implement innovative approaches to substance use disorder treatment.
Medication-assisted treatment is an evidence-based, comprehensive way to address the needs of individuals that combines the use of medication with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat substance use disorders. According to a study conducted by researchers at the Food and Drug Administration, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate of past-year opioid abuse or dependence significantly exceeded treatment capacity each year, increasing from 634.1 per 100,000 in 2003 to 891.8 per 100,000 in 2012.
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News from the Tea Division of Grants Administration
The TEA has developed a preliminary EDGAR FAQ guidance document applicable to all federally funded grant programs administered by the agency.
Except where a question specifies a particular type of subgrantee, all responses are intended for TEA subgrantees, primarily independent school districts (ISDs), charter schools, and ESCs. The FAQs will be updated as further information becomes available.
If you need help in deciphering the TEA EDGAR FAQs, please email us This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we'd be happy to help!
Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act Grant Application
The 2015-2016 Title I, Part C Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act Grant Application is available in eGrants as of June 10, 2015.
The Texas Education Agency opened the 2015-2016 Title I, Part C Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act Applicant Designation and Certification (ADC) form on May 18, 2015. The 2015-2016 Title I, Part C Carl D. Perkins ADC form, once certified and submitted by eligible applicants, will activate the 2015-2016 Title I, Part C Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act Grant Application.
Eligible applicants must apply through the eGrants system by 5:00 p.m. Central Time, August 28, 2015. For more information or to apply for this grant, please email us This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.!
Taco Bell begins its #RecognizePotential Teen Campaign
The Taco Bell Foundation is helping the next generation recognize their full potential with the launch of its first-ever "teen marketing campaign." They also announced their annual "Graduate for Más Time Square Yearbook with Get Schooled" June 10th.
About Taco Bell Foundation
Taco Bell Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) public benefit corporation committed to inspiring and enabling America’s teens to achieve más through its programs, partnerships, and direct financial assistance. Every year, the Foundation serves more than 1 million teens in more than 180 communities across the country and awards more than 300 grants and scholarships focused on education and career preparedness. Since 1992, the Foundation has awarded more than $75 million in support of more than 1,000 teen-serving organizations in the U.S. through customer, franchisee, employee and vendor-partner donations. For more information visit Taco Bell Foundation.