A bill for an act relating to services and support for youth, including treatment, physical assessments, and behavioral health evaluations for youth involved in juvenile delinquency and child in need of assistance proceedings; the licensing and certification of certain residential facilities; the provision of home and community-based services and habilitation services to certain youth by residential programs; administration and supervision of juvenile court services; and the suspension of Hawki eligibility for inmates of public institutions.
What changed between versions
The definition of 'medical care' was modified to explicitly include physical assessments and behavioral health evaluations, ensuring these are treated with the same legal weight as inpatient care.
The definition of 'mental health disorder' was expanded to include conditions listed in the World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases, in addition to the American Psychiatric Association's manual.
The definition of 'serious emotional disturbance' was updated to exclude specific developmental disorders, clarifying the scope of who qualifies for these services.
The bill title was updated to indicate it is a successor to SSB 1120 and to reflect the Senate's amendments, including changes to the list of accredited organizations.