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Introduced
01/15/2020
01/15/2020
In Committee
01/15/2020
01/15/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to providing telehealth services at schools;1creating a new section; making an appropriation; providing an2effective date; and providing an expiration date.3
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide telehealth services in schools by establishing a grant program. The Department of Health, in consultation with the Superintendent of Public Instruction, will award grants to eligible school-based health centers to expand student access to mental and physical health care services through telehealth. The grants can be used to compensate school nurses, licensed health care practitioners at the school-based health centers, and administrative/technical staff, as well as cover the costs of technical equipment and assistance. The Department of Health will assist the school-based health centers and school districts, evaluate the effectiveness of the projects, and report to the legislature by December 31, 2024. An appropriation of $950,000 is made to the Department of Health for the purposes of the grant program, and the bill takes effect on June 30, 2020.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Monica Stonier (D)*,
Steve Bergquist (D),
Lauren Davis (D),
Beth Doglio (D),
Paul Harris (R),
Timm Ormsby (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Marcus Riccelli (D),
Steve Tharinger (D),
Sharon Tomiko Tomiko Santos (D),
Last Action
First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. (on 01/15/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2562&Year=2019&Initiative=false |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2562.pdf |
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