WV HB3396

Establishes a three-year pilot program through the Department of Education to provide school-based mental and behavioral health services as an alternative to disciplinary action for disruptive student behavior

Limits participation to schools that have implemented either a school-based health center providing mental health services or the expanded school mental health framework

Requires participating schools to employ or contract mental health professionals who can receive referrals for students violating disciplinary codes or referred by judges, juvenile referees, or magistrates as part of diversion or disposition

Authorizes mental health providers to assess students, provide ongoing services, contact family members for additional information, and extend services to family, household members, and community members

Requires schools to bill insurance of families and community members for services, with the school paying for behavior referrals and the Department of Health paying for court-ordered services