Bill > HB149

This bill amends two sections of the Delaware Code related to school-based health centers (SBHCs) by adding a new provision that gives the Delaware Department of Public Health (DPH) the authority to approve supervised clinical training rotations for mental health providers at these centers. The bill makes identical changes to sections affecting school-based health centers, which are defined as health clinics located near schools that provide comprehensive health services to children, including primary care, mental health assessments, and substance use disorder services. The key addition is a new subsection (h) that explicitly grants DPH the power to approve and oversee clinical training programs for mental health professionals within school-based health centers. This change will likely enhance professional development opportunities for mental health providers while potentially improving the quality of mental health services available to students through these school-based clinics. The bill does not change the fundamental definition or core services of school-based health centers but introduces a new mechanism for clinical training oversight.

Education, Health and Social Services

https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142256