(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Behavioral health services” means prevention, intervention, and treatment services for the social–emotional, psychological, behavioral, and physical health of students, including mental health and substance abuse disorders.
(3) (i) “Community–partnered school behavioral health services program” means a program that provides behavioral health services to students by community behavioral health providers in partnership with public schools and families that augment the behavioral health services and supports provided by public schools.
(ii) “Community–partnered school behavioral health services program” does not include school–based health centers.
(b) (1) The Department, in consultation with the Maryland Department of Health, county boards, and other interested stakeholders, as determined by the Department, shall develop and implement a standardized reporting system to determine the effectiveness of community–partnered school behavioral health services programs.
(2) The standardized reporting system developed under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall use measures that collect data on the outcomes of students who receive behavioral health services from community–partnered school behavioral health services programs, including a student’s academic, behavioral, social, and emotional functioning and progress.
(c) On or before December 1, 2017, and every 2 years thereafter, the Department shall submit a report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly that provides an analysis of the effectiveness of community–partnered school behavioral health services programs.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education
Subtitle 4 - Health and Safety of Students
Section 7-401 - School Health Program
Section 7-402 - Physical Examinations
Section 7-404 - Hearing and Vision Screening Tests
Section 7-406 - School Employees to Be Free From Communicable Tuberculosis
Section 7-407 - Protective Eye Device
Section 7-408.1 - Fire Drills in Nonpublic Schools
Section 7-409 - Physical Education Program
Section 7-410 - Safety Education Program
Section 7-411 - Drug Addiction and Prevention Education Program
Section 7-412 - Preservation of Rights of Student Seeking to Overcome Drug Abuse
Section 7-413 - Alcohol Abuse Program
Section 7-414 - Driver Education Program
Section 7-415 - School Health Program
Section 7-416 - Health Care Providers in Baltimore City
Section 7-417 - Health Care Providers in Caroline County
Section 7-419 - Inspections for Asbestos
Section 7-420 - Administration of the Centers for Disease Control System Survey
Section 7-421 - Use of Asthma Drugs and Related Medication
Section 7-422 - Notice of Contaminated Water Supply
Section 7-423 - Timing Controls on Vending Machines
Section 7-424 - Reporting Incidents of Harassment or Intimidation Against Students
Section 7-424.1 - Model Policy Prohibiting Bullying, Harassment, and Intimidation
Section 7-424.2 - Gangs and Gang Activity
Section 7-424.3 - Bullying, Harassment, and Intimidation Policy
Section 7-425 - Automated External Defibrillator Programs
Section 7-426 - Guidelines for Student Emergency Medical Care
Section 7-426.1 - Children With Anaphylactic Allergies
Section 7-426.2 - Policy on Use of Epinephrine in Public Schools
Section 7-426.3 - Policy on Use of Epinephrine in Nonpublic Schools
Section 7-426.4 - Guidelines for Administration of Health Care Services to Students With Diabetes
Section 7-426.5 - Policy on Administration of Naxolone or Other Overdose-Reversing Medications
Section 7-427 - Awareness, Training, and Distribution of Materials Related to Self-Mutilation
Section 7-427.1 - Guidelines for Trauma-Informed Approach
Section 7-428 - Inhalant Abuse Training and Awareness
Section 7-429 - Testing and Inspection of Well Water for Bacteria in Howard County
Section 7-430 - Cultural Competency Model Training Curriculum
Section 7-431 - Telephone Number of Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline
Section 7-432 - Human Trafficking Awareness, Training, and Distribution of Materials
Section 7-433 - Public Schools and Youth Sports Programs -- Concussions
Section 7-434 - Heat Acclimatization Guidelines for Student Athletes
Section 7-435 - Emergency and Evacuation Plans for Individuals With Disabilities
Section 7-436 - Maryland Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Act
Section 7-438 - Community-Partnered School Behavioral Health Services Programs
Section 7-439 - Awareness and Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Assault Program
Section 7-440 - Individualized or Group Behavioral Counseling Services
Section 7-441 - Reporting Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect
Section 7-442 - Student Sunscreen Use
Section 7-443 - Health and Safety Best Practice for Use of Digital Devices
Section 7-445 - Instruction on Consent and Respect for Personal Boundaries
Section 7-446 - Administration of Medical Cannabis During School Hours and Events
Section 7-449 - Provision of Menstrual Hygiene Products -- Reimbursement by State