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KS HB2669

Codifying the mental health intervention team program administered by the Kansas department for aging and disability services in state statute.


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Introduced
02/01/2024
In Committee
03/01/2024
Crossed Over
02/28/2024
Passed
Dead
04/30/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning behavioral health; relating to the Kansas department for aging and disability services; codifying the mental health intervention team program in state statute; requiring the department to oversee implementation of the program; establishing structures for partnership between community mental health centers mental health intervention team providers and school districts; providing for coordination of mental health services to students.

AI Summary

This bill codifies the mental health intervention team program administered by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services in state statute. The program aims to provide greater access to behavioral health services for students in kindergarten through 12th grade by establishing a partnership between school districts and mental health intervention team providers (such as community mental health centers and federally qualified health centers). The bill outlines the purposes of the program, including identifying students, communicating with families, and connecting them to behavioral health services and resources. The bill also establishes structures for the program's implementation, including application and approval processes, grant funding, and reporting requirements.

Committee Categories

Education, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Health and Human Services (H)

Last Action

Senate Died in Senate Committee (on 04/30/2024)

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