This bill aims to amend the West Virginia Birth-to-Three Fund by providing a 25 percent increase in payments for services rendered by therapists and other professionals who are not employed by a state agency. The new legal language specifies that beginning July 1, 2025, these contracted professionals will receive the increased payment for their services provided to the Birth-to-Three program.

The bill also outlines the sources of funding for the Birth-to-Three Fund, which includes appropriations from the Legislature, fund transfers from the Department of Health, public agency contributions, private donations, client fees, and investment returns. Additionally, it ensures that any remaining balance in the fund at the end of the fiscal year will not revert to the state Treasury but will be retained for future use in accordance with the article's purposes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-5K-6