This bill mandates that schools must obtain written parental consent for each new service provided to students under the Medicaid to schools program, specifically for services associated with new diagnostic billing codes. The bill amends existing laws to include a requirement for parental consent for each new service, defined as a new Medicaid International Classification of Diseases (ICD) diagnostic code. Additionally, it stipulates that the commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services must submit an annual report to various legislative committees detailing the total costs of the Medicaid to schools program and the number of students receiving services.

The bill also updates the reporting requirements by including the chairpersons of the house and senate policy committees with jurisdiction over education and health and human services, as well as the finance committees. The effective date for these changes is set for January 1, 2026. Overall, the bill aims to enhance parental involvement and oversight in the provision of Medicaid services in schools.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 186-C:25, 200:27-a