Sec. 105. Workforce for prevention, treatment, and recovery support services

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Subpart 2 of part B of title V of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 290bb–21 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: The Director of the Prevention Center shall— not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, announce an opportunity to apply for grants or contracts awarded to support the activities described in subsection (b); and from the funds appropriated under subsection (c), not later than 45 days after the date on which an entity submits an application that meets the requirements of the Secretary under this section, award funds under this section to such entity.

An entity that receives funds under this section shall use the funds to support employment and training services for substance use treatment professionals, including peer recovery specialists. Not less than 15 percent of the amount received by an entity under this section shall be allocated to activities related to retention of substance use disorder professionals. There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2026. .

Section 756(f) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 294e–1(f) ) is amended— in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking $50,000,000 and inserting $55,000,000 ; and by adding at the end the following: For continuing education and other activities to increase retention and to strengthen the substance use disorder workforce, $5,000,000. .

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Sec. 105

Workforce for prevention, treatment, and recovery support services

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