OR HB2729

Oregon Health Authority must develop and implement a grant program for school districts, education service districts, and health service providers to increase school-based mental health services and substance use prevention, screening, referral, and treatment services

Grants must benefit both schools with and without existing school-based health centers

$7,000,000 appropriated from the General Fund for the 2025-2027 biennium to fund the grant program

Oregon Health Authority must study methods for providing or increasing Medicaid reimbursement for mental health services delivered through school-based health centers, and may recommend legislation to the Legislative Assembly

Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment of the 2025 regular legislative session