Senate Bill 191 establishes a regulatory framework for the creation and licensure of residential treatment centers in Montana, specifically for youth under the age of 21 requiring mental health services. The bill empowers the Department of Public Health and Human Services to set operational rules, including staff-to-patient ratios, staff qualifications, treatment services, and background checks for individuals with regular access to patients. It also introduces provisional licensing 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.

In addition to establishing new definitions, such as "residential treatment center," the bill amends existing sections of the Montana Code Annotated to integrate these centers into the educational framework for children in treatment. It clarifies the responsibilities of various facilities, including children's psychiatric hospitals and therapeutic group homes, to provide appropriate educational opportunities for eligible children. The amendments aim to ensure that while receiving mental health treatment, children in residential treatment centers also have access to necessary educational support, thereby enhancing the overall mental health service framework for youth in Montana.

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