School-based telehealth program establishment by the commissioner of health requirement and appropriation

This bill requires Minnesota's commissioner of health to establish a school-based telehealth program providing free mental and physical health services to students. It mandates contracting with a single telehealth provider meeting specific criteria (like school experience, cultural competence, and ability to bill insurers), who must offer services at no cost to all enrolled students, including waiving fees for uninsured students. Funding includes up to $22 per student annually, one-time setup costs, and program evaluation, with annual reports to legislators starting in 2027. The program applies to public and charter school districts that choose to participate, without replacing existing school health staff like nurses or counselors.