Bill > HB4619

This bill establishes the "Residential Treatment Capacity Expansion Fund," a dedicated special revenue account within the State Treasury, to address the state's fragmented system for serving children with social, emotional, and behavioral health needs, particularly those placed out-of-state. The fund, which will not revert to the General Revenue Fund at the end of the fiscal year, will be used exclusively to support the recruitment, development, and expansion of in-state residential treatment providers for children. This includes funding for provider incentives, facility acquisition or renovation, startup costs, workforce development, training, and specialized treatment models. Additionally, the fund will cover costs associated with transitioning West Virginia children from out-of-state placements back into in-state settings, as well as the development of treatment models, quality standards, and oversight systems. Disbursements from the fund will be authorized by the Secretary of the Department of Human Services and can be used for expenses directly related to building in-state residential treatment capacity, even those incurred prior to the bill's effective date, provided they align with the bill's objectives.

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