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CT SB00994
Bill
Status
2/27/2013
Primary Sponsor
Public Health Committee
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AI Summary
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Establishes a statutory definition of "school-based health center" as a health clinic meeting federal requirements under 42 USC 1397jj(c)(9), providing comprehensive health care services to children and adolescents during school hours by licensed professionals, and explicitly prohibiting abortion services.
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Amends section 19a-6i to reference the new definition when establishing the school-based health center advisory committee that assists the Commissioner of Public Health in developing recommendations for statutory and regulatory improvements.
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Amends section 19a-7d to reference the new definition in the primary care grants program, allowing funds to support nursing services in school-based health centers for loan repayment and salary subsidy programs.
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Amends section 19a-638 to reference the new definition when exempting school-based health centers from certificate of need requirements.
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All amendments are effective July 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Definition Of School-based Health Center.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health
2/27/2013