Bill > HB2351

This bill creates the temporary youth mental health service program within the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The program aims to facilitate access to mental health and substance use disorder services for youth, including needs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill outlines the program's key provisions, such as provider eligibility, reimbursement rates, and the development of a web-based portal for mental health screenings and appointment scheduling. The program will be funded using available funds from the Kindergarten through Grade Twelve Mental Health Trust Fund. The bill also requires the department to report on the program's progress by July 1, 2025, after which the program will be repealed.