SF928

This bill, S.F. No. 928, introduced in the Minnesota Senate, aims to enhance children's mental health services. It proposes modifications to existing statutes to expand the scope of grant activities eligible under mental health programs for children. The bill suggests including services like the diagnosis and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders for students and their families, which may be provided through telehealth. It emphasizes supporting families in accessing mental health services, offers transportation for school-linked behavioral health services outside school hours, and improves the capacity of schools to address students' mental health needs through staff development.

Additionally, the bill updates regulations surrounding non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT), detailing transportation types, provider requirements, reimbursement strategies, and rate modifications in relation to gas prices. It also specifies the billing and regulatory compliance for these services to ensure they are conducted efficiently and transparently. Collectively, these changes aim to enhance the accessibility and quality of mental health services for children and their families in Minnesota, alongside improving transportation amenities for health care access within the state’s healthcare system.