Relating to the provision of behavioral health services including via telemedicine in a school setting

Amendments · 4

2 adopted · 0 failed · 1 never voted on. Newest first.

• S-5108 · filed June 4, 2020 by

  AI summary This amendment clarifies that a parent or guardian can participate in a student's mental health screening. It also states that if a student does not have a primary care provider, the mental health professional can provide a list of local providers to the parent or guardian. Its wording →
  Never voted on
• H-8171 · filed June 3, 2020 by

  AI summary This amendment changes the bill to prohibit school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and area education agencies from hiring mental health professionals to provide behavioral health screenings to students. It also removes several references to behavioral health screenings throughout the bill. Its wording →
  Withdrawn
  June 4, 2020
• H-8165 · filed June 2, 2020 by the House Human Committee

  AI summary This amendment adds that a student's guardian can also participate in mental health screenings. It also specifies that if a student does not have a primary care provider, the mental health professional can provide a list of local providers to the parent or guardian. Its wording →
  Adopted
  June 4, 2020
• S-5024 · filed February 26, 2020 by Sen. Annette Sweeney (R)

  AI summary This amendment adds specific rules for how a professional can establish a relationship with a student. It allows this relationship to be formed through an in-person visit, through consultation with the student's primary doctor, or through telehealth if the parent or guardian is present. Its wording →
  Adopted
  February 26, 2020