MD HB689

Elementary schools, secondary schools, and county school systems must use Medicaid and CHIP reimbursement funds for specific purposes related to school-based health providers

Required uses include creating additional positions for school audiologists, psychologists, speech pathologists, and other health care practitioners who serve students

Funds must also support paid internships for students pursuing careers as school-based health providers

Stipends for providers must be offered to address recruitment and retention challenges, with specific stipends designated for providers working in low-performing schools

The Maryland Department of Education must adopt regulations to implement these requirements, with an effective date of October 1, 2025