This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 145.903, subdivision 3, to expand the services that school-based health centers can provide. The updated language includes additional services such as trauma recovery, operating support groups, care coordination among schools and community health providers, home visits for students unable to attend school, and the provision of health services via telehealth. The bill also modifies the numbering of existing services and clarifies that telehealth services should be provided in conjunction with in-person care when possible.

Additionally, the bill establishes a program for stabilization grants to support school-based health centers, with the commissioner of health tasked with distributing grants of up to $50,000 per center for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The appropriations total $2.7 million for each of those years, with specific allocations for stabilization grants, technical assistance, and administration. The bill aims to enhance the capacity of school-based health centers to provide comprehensive health services, particularly to underserved students, and includes reporting requirements for grant recipients.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 145.903