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DE HB40
Bill
Status
9/8/2017
Primary Sponsor
Sean Lynn
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AI Summary
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Authorizes Family Court to order the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) to determine if children 17 years or older in DSCYF custody qualify for adult mental or behavioral health services.
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Requires DHSS to coordinate with DSCYF to develop and implement a transition plan for mental or behavioral health services when a child qualifies for adult services.
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Court may order the transition plan to include an appropriate adult mental or behavioral health diagnosis for the child.
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Court may require the transition plan to include a list of prospective adult services for which the child might qualify.
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Court may include any other information or relief in the transition plan that it finds relevant to the child's transition to adulthood.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Mental And Behavioral Health Transition Plans.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
9/8/2017