Children's mental health services; joint subcommittee to study option for improving & accessibility. (HJ89)
Introduced By
Del. John O'Bannon (R-Richmond)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Study; children's mental health services; report. Establishes a joint subcommittee to study options for improving the availability and accessibility of children's mental health services through increased coordination and integration among state agencies. In conducting its study, the joint subcommittee shall (i) examine the current structure of all state agencies responsible for providing childrens mental health services or funding for such services and how those services and funding pass down to the local level, (ii) review models of state government organization and structure used in other states for improving coordination of the mental health service delivery and funding system to result in greater access for children and families, (iii) make a recommendation about which entity within state government should have the authority and responsibility for childrens mental health services, and (iv) make recommendations about needed improvements and opportunities for coordination or consolidation of funding and service delivery functions within the other entities in state government currently responsible for providing these services. View Full Text »
