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This bill creates the Office of Student Health Affairs within the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, establishing a new administrative entity dedicated to improving student health services. The office will be led by a director appointed by the department's executive director, who must have a bachelor's degree in a health-related field, administrative experience, and knowledge of education and health practices. The office's primary responsibilities include overseeing health services for Utah's public education system, coordinating with the State Board of Education and local health departments to improve student access to parent-approved health services such as physical wellness, mental health, and chronic health condition management. Additionally, the office will develop health policies, assist schools in obtaining Medicaid reimbursement for student health services, and establish a cooperative plan to minimize service delivery redundancy. The director will be required to provide an annual report to legislative interim committees detailing the office's activities, accomplishments, and recommendations for improving student health services. The bill specifies that the Office of Student Health Affairs' specific duties related to Medicaid reimbursement and cooperative planning will be in effect until July 1, 2030, and the office will officially begin operations on May 7, 2025.

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