KS HB2639

Renames "juvenile crisis intervention centers" to "juvenile stabilization centers" throughout Kansas statutes and expands their purpose to serve juveniles experiencing behavioral health crises, with priority admission given to cross-over youth (those at risk of child-in-need-of-care adjudication due to juvenile justice involvement)

Modifies admission criteria by removing the requirement for written authorization from a community mental health center and extending maximum stay from 30 days (three times per year) to 90 days within a 12-month period

Prohibits rules and regulations from requiring licensed physicians, psychiatrists, or other medical professionals on staff; allows shared rooms and basement placement; eliminates school district notification requirements; and removes gender-based staffing mandates

Requires centers to provide services including parent skill building, family therapy, faith-based services, individual communication skill building, and case management supports; mandates coordination of discharge planning with referrals to community-based services

Transfers $4,000,000 (increased from $2,000,000) from the evidence-based programs account of the state general fund to the Department for Children and Families for juvenile stabilization services on July 1, 2026