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MA H111
MA H111Establishing a pilot program to improve coordination of mental health care for system-involved youth
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
04/15/2020
04/15/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to establishing a pilot program to improve coordination of mental health care for system-involved youth. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a pilot program to improve the coordination and continuity of mental health services for youth who are clients of the Department of Youth Services and are served by multiple state agencies. The program will develop comprehensive individual support plans for each participant, considering their mental health and other support needs, as well as plans to continue existing services and utilize community-based supports. The Department of Youth Services, in consultation with the Departments of Children and Families and Mental Health, will administer the program, establish eligibility criteria, and measure the program's effectiveness, with a report to the Legislature within one year. The program's implementation is subject to appropriation, and the Department of Youth Services will seek federal funding or reimbursement.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Brian Ashe (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H111 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H111.pdf |
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