SB 306
Revises provisions relating to mental health services for children. (BDR 39-796)
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve mental health services for children in Nevada. It establishes a task force to develop recommendations for a program that provides housing and other support to children who are leaving treatment facilities or are being released from state facilities due to safety concerns. The bill also revises the definition of ‘child with an emotional disturbance’ to include severe emotional disturbance and expands the definition of ‘officer’ to include certain child welfare and protective services employees. Finally, it enhances penalties for assaults and battery against individuals providing these services.
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