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Introduced
01/16/2020
01/16/2020
In Committee
02/05/2020
02/05/2020
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 expand student access to mental and physical health care services through the use of telehealth. It creates a grant program administered by the Department of Health, in consultation with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, to provide funding to eligible school-based health centers that enter into agreements with school districts. The grant funds can be used to compensate school nurses, health care practitioners, and administrative/technical staff, as well as cover the costs of technical equipment and assistance necessary for telehealth services. The bill also requires the Department of Health to assist grantees, evaluate the effectiveness of the projects, and submit a report to the legislature by December 31, 2024.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Annette Cleveland (D)*,
Mona Das (D),
Emily Randall (D),
Ann Rivers (R),
Lisa Wellman (D),
Claire Wilson (D),
Last Action
Referred to Ways & Means. (on 02/05/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6416&Year=2019&Initiative=false |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/6416.pdf |
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