Bill > HB1890

This bill allows school districts in Arkansas to bill the Arkansas Medicaid Program for specific healthcare services provided to students and requires the Medicaid Program to reimburse these districts for those services. The healthcare services eligible for billing include vision screenings, hearing screenings, and a comprehensive list of direct nursing services performed by licensed healthcare professionals under the supervision of a registered school nurse. These nursing services range from medication administration and blood sugar checks to more complex medical procedures like catheterization, insulin pump services, intramuscular injections, wound care, and tube feedings. Importantly, any reimbursement received must be used exclusively for school nurse services and salaries. The bill amends existing Arkansas Code to create a formal mechanism for school districts to seek Medicaid reimbursement, potentially helping schools offset the costs of providing essential healthcare support to students with medical needs. By enabling schools to bill for these services, the legislation recognizes the critical role school healthcare professionals play in supporting student health and well-being.

Health and Social Services

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1890&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R