HB 5247
Establishing a pilot program to develop school-based mental and behavioral health services
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- Passed House of Delegates
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish a three-year pilot program in West Virginia to offer school-based mental and behavioral health services as an alternative to traditional disciplinary actions for disruptive student behavior. The program will be available to schools already operating a school-based health center or utilizing the expanded school mental health framework. Participating schools will be required to provide mental health services and assessments, and to collaborate with families and community members.
Key provisions
- Develops a three-year pilot program for school-based mental and behavioral health services.
- Focuses on providing alternatives to disciplinary action for disruptive student behavior.
- Available to schools with existing school-based health centers or the expanded school mental health framework.
- Requires schools to provide mental and behavioral health services directly or through contracts.
- Allows referrals from schools, judges, and magistrates for treatment.
- Mandates mental health assessments and ongoing services for students.
- Requires communication with families and household members.
- Specifies payment procedures for services rendered.
Who is affected
- Students
- School administrators
- School staff
- Families of students
- West Virginia Department of Education
Notable changes
- Introduces a pilot program to shift disciplinary approaches.
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