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 due by January 1, 2026.

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 the challenges of implementing more comprehensive systems. The committee may contract a consultant for this purpose, which could incur costs of up to $10,000. A report on the survey and reporting requirements is also due by January 1, 2026. The bill does not impose any fiscal impact on the state, as the committee possesses the necessary expertise to conduct the study and develop the required survey.