Votes at a glance: bills advanced by the Senate Human Services Committee Feb. 24 A package of bills — on medically tailored meals, community residential reviews, youth behavioral health, foster-care licensure, supervision for stalking convictions, indigent inmate thresholds, RHC transparency, and a gubernatorial appointment — were advanced to rules or Ways & Means and a gubernatorial appointee received a confirmation recommendation.

The Senate Human Services Committee has advanced a crucial package of bills addressing everything from medically tailored meals to youth behavioral health—what does this mean for the community?

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Volunteers of America Alaska urges stronger Medicaid rates, credits ASAM 3.7 upgrade for keeping ARCH youth treatment open Volunteers of America Alaska told legislators its residential program ARCH and statewide continuum of youth services rely on better Medicaid reimbursement; VOA leaders cited improved outcomes after ARCH advanced to ASAM 3.7 and warned proposed "rebasing" could undercut adolescent-specific care.

Volunteers of America Alaska warns that proposed Medicaid changes could jeopardize critical youth behavioral health services just as demand skyrockets and success stories emerge.

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Board approves one-year MOU with Solano County Office of Education to fund wellness coaches Trustees approved an MOU with the Solano County Office of Education to fund up to four wellness coaches for one year; staff said positions can bill under the California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative and would be supervised by district psychologists, with no additional district cost for the first year.

A groundbreaking MOU has been approved to bring up to four wellness coaches to Solano County schools, paving the way for enhanced student support without added costs this year!

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House committee hears divided views on social-media tax to fund youth behavioral health Lawmakers heard staff and sponsor briefings and hours of public testimony on HB 2038, a proposed 0.4% additional B&O tax on social‑media platforms that would fund a Youth Behavioral Health Account. Youth advocates urged investment; industry groups warned the targeted tax could be unlawful and counterproductive.

Washington lawmakers are grappling with a controversial new bill that could impose a tax on social media platforms to combat rising youth mental health issues.

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Hobbs district accepted into JED Foundation cohort for a three‑year behavioral‑health plan; grant covers district cost Hobbs Municipal Schools will partner with the JED Foundation in a three‑year cohort to develop a youth behavioral‑health framework; district staff said the foundation secured grant funding so the district will not incur direct program costs, and staff outlined year‑by‑year assessments and implementation steps.

Hobbs Municipal Schools is embarking on a groundbreaking three-year partnership with the JED Foundation to enhance youth behavioral health supports—without costing the district a dime!

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County supervisors asked to monitor $1.7M Healthy Campus contract as board approves CYBHI capacity spending The board approved use of Children & Youth Behavioral Health Initiative capacity grant dollars to fund an electronic health records platform called Healthy Campus for participating LEAs after debate about oversight, monitoring and scope; trustees asked staff for follow-up reporting on claims and use.

The San Bernardino County Board of Education has approved a groundbreaking contract for the 'Healthy Campus' platform, aiming to revolutionize youth behavioral health support across 31 districts.

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California Launches Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Fee Schedule Program CYBHI fee schedule program aims to improve access to behavioral health services in schools.

California is taking a bold step to enhance mental health support for youth with a new fee schedule program aimed at expanding access to vital services in schools.

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California Health Department discusses Certified Wellness Coach fee schedule and billing procedures California Health Department collaborates to clarify wellness coach billing and services requirements.

The California Health Department just unveiled crucial updates on billing procedures for wellness coaches supporting children's mental health—are you in the loop?

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Santa Fe County to Establish Youth Behavioral Health Center Addressing Crisis The county plans RFP to improve access to youth behavioral health services amid rising crisis.

Santa Fe County is taking a bold step to combat the youth mental health crisis by proposing a new behavioral health center aimed at providing essential support to young people in urgent need.

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Midland County Approves Behavioral Health Service Agreements for Youth Programs Midland County approves multiple service agreements for youth behavioral health through various providers.

Mifflin County is taking major steps to enhance community services, including a groundbreaking language access plan that ensures all residents can access vital support—regardless of their primary language!

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#PA #CitizenPortal #LanguageAccess #YouthBehavioralHealth

Bismarck's Manchester program praised for addressing youth behavioral health needs Participants highlight Manchester program's effectiveness for children aged 8 to 12 in Bismarck.

The North Dakota Senate is pushing for enhanced behavioral health services for children, inspired by the success of Bismarck's Manchester program.

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South Carolina allocates funding for new behavioral health residential facilities State funding aims to create more residential settings for behaviorally challenged youth

South Carolina is taking a bold step towards enhancing the lives of vulnerable youth by pushing for new funding that could create much-needed residential facilities.

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#SC #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupport #YouthBehavioralHealth #InfrastructureFunding

Senate committee denies funding requests for child and youth behavioral health projects Committee rejects three funding requests for behavioral health coordination and capacity assessment.

Colorado's budget committee is making waves by denying critical funding for child and youth behavioral health services, sparking a heated debate on care coordination and crisis support.

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Senator Zamora discusses youth behavioral health and special education legislation impact Senator Zamora addresses challenges faced by youth with behavioral health issues in legislation.

Urgent discussions in Idaho highlight the critical need for better support systems for youth facing behavioral health challenges, as proposed legislation risks leaving vulnerable children without essential educational resources.

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#ID #YouthBehavioralHealth

Washington establishes rapid response team to support children in crisis State project director to implement rapid care team for children in crisis by January 2024

A groundbreaking bill in Washington is set to transform crisis care for vulnerable children, but time is running out for lawmakers to refine and pass it before the January 2024 deadline.

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#WA #YouthBehavioralHealth #CrisisResponse #FamilyStability #CitizenPortal

Committee debates funding options for youth behavioral health program amid rising participation Committee considers $60,000 funding for youth behavioral health program due to increased engagement.

Nantucket's Contract Review Committee faces a pivotal decision on funding youth behavioral health programs, balancing financial constraints with rising participation rates.

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Aleece Kelly of CHDI presents at the CT LOB, in a screenshot from CT-N.

Jason Lang from CHDI presents at the LOB, in a screenshot from CT-N.

In a different session, CHDI's Jason Lang and Aleece Kelly discussed the pressing need to raise the state's
#MedicaidReimbursement rates to expand access to
#YouthBehavioralHealth services.

➡️Learn more about the solutions both teams presented here: loom.ly/Ha3QjxA

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