HB 3169
Directs the Oregon Health Authority to modify the amounts of grants for school-based health centers for inflation.
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to increase grant amounts for school-based health centers to account for inflation. Specifically, OHA must adjust the minimum annual grant amount of $70,000 based on the Consumer Price Index. An emergency declaration allows the bill to take effect on July 1, 2025. This ensures that these health centers have the necessary funding to maintain their services.
Key provisions
- OHA must adjust grant amounts for school-based health centers.
- The minimum annual grant amount is currently $70,000.
- Adjustments will be based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
- The Oregon Health Authority will make these adjustments annually.
- The bill takes effect on July 1, 2025, due to an emergency declaration.
Who is affected
- School-based health centers
- Oregon Health Authority
- Students
- School districts
- Healthcare providers
Notable changes
- The bill mandates inflation adjustments to existing grant funding for school-based health centers.
- It establishes a specific method for calculating these adjustments using the CPI.
Fiscal impact
The bill appropriates funds from the General Fund to the Oregon Health Authority to cover the increased grant amounts for school-based health centers.
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of School Based Health Centers (SBHCs) emphasize the benefits of these centers as an extension of community health centers' efficient healthcare model, highlighting their ability to provide culturally responsive care and reduce barriers to access. Advocates argue that SBHCs are essential for supporting students' mental health, citing the need for outside supports in classrooms and the value of these centers as a lifeline for young people. Key stakeholders, including the Oregon Education Association and the Coalition of Oregon School Administrators, support increasing funding for SBHCs to account for inflation, ensuring that these vital services remain sustainable and can continue to provide affordable quality primary care and mental health services to school-aged youth.
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