Sec. 38.0591. ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. The agency, in cooperation with the Health and Human Services Commission, shall develop guidelines for school districts regarding:
(1) partnering with a local mental health authority and with community or other private mental health services providers and substance abuse services providers to increase student access to mental health services; and
(2) obtaining mental health services through the medical assistance program under Chapter 32, Human Resources Code.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 352 (H.B. 18), Sec. 1.19, eff. December 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 38 - Health and Safety
Subchapter B. School-Based Health Centers
Section 38.051. Establishment of School-Based Health Centers
Section 38.052. Contract for Services
Section 38.053. Parental Consent Required
Section 38.054. Categories of Services
Section 38.055. Use of Grant Funds for Reproductive Services Prohibited
Section 38.056. Provision of Certain Services by Licensed Health Care Provider Required
Section 38.057. Identification of Health-Related Concerns
Section 38.058. Health Education and Health Care Advisory Council
Section 38.059. Assistance of Public Health Agency
Section 38.0591. Access to Mental Health Services
Section 38.060. Coordination With Existing Providers in Certain Areas
Section 38.061. Communication With Primary Care Physician