Pub. L. 110-161, div. G, tit. VI, sec. 606

DUTIES OF COMMISSION.

EnactedYear: 2007Length: 210 wordsOfficial source
SEC. 606. DUTIES OF COMMISSION. The Commission shall—(1) conduct pursuant to section 604(2) a comprehensive study that examines and assesses the needs of children as they relate to preparation for, response to, and recovery from all hazards, including major disasters and emergencies, including specific findings relating to—(A) child physical health, mental health, and trauma;(B) child care in all settings;(C) child welfare;(D) elementary and secondary education;(E) sheltering, temporary housing, and affordable housing;(F) transportation;(G) juvenile justice;(H) evacuation; and(I) relevant activities in emergency management;(2) identify, review, and evaluate existing laws, regulations, policies, and programs relevant to the needs of children as they relate to preparation for, response to, and recovery from all hazards, including major disasters and emergencies;(3) identify, review, and evaluate the lessons learned from past disasters and emergencies relative to addressing the needs of children; and(4) submit a report to the President and Congress on the Commission’s specific findings, conclusions, and recommendations to address the needs of children as they relate to preparation for, response to, and recovery from all hazards, including major disasters and emergencies, including specific recommendations on the need for planning and establishing a national resource center on children and disasters, coordination of resources and services, administrative actions, policies, regulations, and legislative changes as the Commission considers appropriate.