Senate Bill No. 191 establishes a regulatory framework for the creation and licensure of residential treatment centers in Montana, specifically designed for youth under the age of 21 who require mental health services. The bill empowers the Department of Public Health and Human Services to set operational rules, including staff qualifications, training, treatment services, insurance requirements, and background checks for individuals with regular access to patients. It also allows for provisional licensure for facilities seeking accreditation, with a maximum duration of one year, and mandates that these centers must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Additionally, the bill amends existing sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to include the term "residential treatment centers" in definitions and rules related to educational opportunities for children in these facilities. It clarifies the responsibilities of various treatment facilities, such as children's psychiatric hospitals and therapeutic group homes, to provide appropriate educational support for eligible children with serious emotional disturbances. The amendments aim to ensure that children in residential treatment centers receive necessary educational resources while undergoing treatment, thereby integrating mental health care with educational needs.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_1(1): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_1(10): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_1(11): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_1(2): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_1(3): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_1(4): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_1(5): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_1(6): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_1(7): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_1(8): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_1(9): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_1: 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_2(1): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_2(10): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_2(2): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_2(3): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_2(4): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_2(5): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_2(6): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_2(7): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_2(8): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_2(9): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_2: 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_X(1): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_X(2): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_X(3): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_X(4): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_X(5): 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101
SB0191_X: 20-7-419, 20-7-436, 50-5-101