Bill > H0578

This bill adds a new section to Idaho law that requires legislative approval for any state plan amendment concerning transition services for incarcerated juveniles. Specifically, it authorizes the Department of Health and Welfare to seek and submit such an amendment by July 1, 2026, to make services available to eligible juveniles within 30 days of their scheduled release from a correctional facility. These services include screening or diagnostic services meeting state-determined standards for medical, behavioral health, or dental care, and targeted case management, which involves referrals for appropriate care and services in the juvenile's home region. The bill clarifies that these services are limited to what is required by Section 1902 of the Social Security Act and cannot begin before July 1, 2027, and are contingent on legislative appropriation. The bill also declares an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Health and Social Services

Health and Welfare Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0578/