School-Based Children Health Insurance Act of 1997
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School-Based Children Health Insurance Act of 1997 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish an income-based, refundable tax credit for the purchase of school-based health insurance coverage for qualified children. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide financial assistance to States for health insurance outreach and information programs. Authorizes appropriations.
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Fortney Stark
DU.S. Representative · CA-13
16 cosponsors — all Democrat
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