This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to allow the State Board of Education to delegate its Medicaid provider status to public charter schools, educational services cooperatives, and county boards. It updates references to regional education service agencies and mandates that the State Board include information about public charter schools in its annual Medicaid-related report to the Legislature. The bill also requires the Health Services Advisory Committee to provide guidance on improving public charter schools' ability to deliver Medicaid services to eligible children and ensure they receive appropriate reimbursements.

Key provisions include the State Board's responsibility to seek out Medicaid-eligible students and maximize federal reimbursements for Medicaid services. The bill specifies that a county board or public charter school is not obligated to seek reimbursement if it determines that doing so would not be beneficial. Additionally, the School Health Services Advisory Committee will consist of various stakeholders, including representatives from the Department of Education and the Department of Human Services, to enhance the provision of Medicaid services in schools.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-2-5b
Committee Substitute: 18-2-5b