This bill establishes that the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will be financially responsible for children undergoing treatment episodes, specifically those receiving special education or related services. The bill amends RSA 186-C:19-b, I(a) to clarify that "children in placement for which the department of health and human services has financial responsibility" includes all children whose placements are made under RSA 169-B, 169-C, or 169-D, with the addition of RSA 193:27, VII. However, this responsibility does not extend to children placed in state facilities for detained or adjudicated youth.

The bill aims to ensure that the DHHS is accountable for the financial aspects of care for these children, thereby potentially improving access to necessary services. The effective date of the act is set for 60 days after its passage, allowing for a brief period for implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 186-C:19-b