The bill, Substitute House Bill No. 6951, aims to enhance children's behavioral health services in Connecticut by establishing a study and reporting requirements through the Transforming Children's Behavioral Health Policy and Planning Committee. Effective July 1, 2025, the committee is tasked with conducting a comprehensive study on existing behavioral health services for children, including utilization rates of various service providers such as the United Way of Connecticut 2-1-1 Infoline and mobile crisis intervention services. The study will also assess outreach strategies, patient referral sources, financial resource allocation, and future demand for these services. A report detailing the findings and recommendations for improving service delivery is to be submitted by January 1, 2026, to relevant legislative committees.

Additionally, the bill mandates the committee to collaborate with a state-wide association of school-based health centers to develop a survey aimed at understanding current data collection practices and challenges faced by these centers. The committee may hire a consultant for this purpose, which could incur costs of up to $10,000. The reporting requirements developed in conjunction with the Commissioner of Public Health will help address the needs of school-based health centers. Overall, the bill seeks to improve the infrastructure and responsiveness of behavioral health services for children in Connecticut.