DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 336 Reengrossed 2019 Regular Session Lyons
Abstract: Adds certain school-based psychologists and social workers to those providers exempt
from behavioral health provider licensing requirements.
Present law, the Behavioral Health Services Provider Licensing Law, authorizes the La. Dept. of
Health (LDH) to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of persons receiving behavioral health
services through the licensure and regulation of behavioral health services providers. Exempts
certain types of providers from the requirement for licensure, including school-based health clinics
and centers that are certified by LDH, office of public health, and enrolled in the La. Medicaid
program.
Proposed law retains present law and also exempts from behavioral health services licensure
requirements an individual who provides school-based health services through a public school
governing authority if the exemption is applicable to only school-based behavioral health services
provided through the Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment program.
(Amends R.S. 40:2154(A)(12))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Revise proposed law by exempting local public school governing authorities, if the
exemption is applicable to only school-based behavioral health services provided through
the Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment program.
2. Make technical changes.