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TX SB176
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jose Menendez
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AI Summary
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School districts may contract with local mental health authorities or community-based mental health service providers to offer mental health services on school campuses
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Mental health providers conducting assessments or providing services to students may share results with the student's primary care physician at the request of a parent or guardian
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Health and Human Services Commission must allow school districts to enroll as Medicaid providers to receive reimbursement for mental health services provided to eligible students
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Adds new Sections 38.042 and 38.043 to the Education Code under Subchapter A, Chapter 38
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Takes effect immediately with two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the provision of on-campus mental health services by a school district and reimbursement under Medicaid for certain services provided to eligible students.
Education
Last Action
Referred to Education K-16
2/3/2025