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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 86(R)

House Bill 19

House Author:  Price et al.

Effective:  9-1-19

Senate Sponsor:  Watson et al.


            House Bill 19 amends the Education Code to require a local mental health authority to employ a non‑physician mental health professional to serve as a mental health and substance use resource for a public school district located in the region served by a regional education service center and in which the authority provides services. Implementation of a provision of this bill by a local mental health authority is mandatory only if a specific appropriation is made for that purpose.