Certified community behavioral health pilot project establishment and appropriation
Impact
The implementation of SF4986 is expected to have a significant impact on state laws related to healthcare service delivery, particularly in the realm of mental health. By creating a pilot project, the bill will allow for innovative approaches to be tested and evaluated, potentially leading to broader policy changes statewide. It emphasizes the need for integration between behavioral health and healthcare systems, aligning state resources more effectively to serve communities in need.
Summary
SF4986 establishes a certified community behavioral health pilot project aimed at enhancing access to behavioral health services within the state. This initiative is focused on developing and implementing models that improve community-based care for individuals facing mental health and substance abuse disorders. The bill outlines the framework for the pilot project, which will include collaboration between state agencies and local providers to address the increasing demand for mental health services.
Contention
One of the notable points of contention surrounding SF4986 relates to concerns about funding and resource allocation for the pilot project. Critics have raised questions about the sustainability of the program and whether sufficient investment will be made to ensure its success in addressing the behavioral health crisis. Furthermore, there is debate over the balance between state control versus local autonomy in managing behavioral health services, as differing communities may require tailored approaches to effectively meet their needs.
Mental and behavioral health care provisions modified including service standards, adult and child mental health services grants, substance use disorder services, supportive housing, and provider certification and reimbursement; reports required; and money appropriated.
Cultural and Ethnic Minority Infrastructure Grant Program establishment; Mental Health Certified Peer Specialist Grant program establishment; Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness program establishment; Housing with Support for Adults with Serious Mental Illness program establishment
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Board of Behavior Analyst Examiners and the requirement to obtain a license to practice as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst; imposing fees; providing an administrative penalty.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Board of Behavior Analyst Examiners and the requirement to obtain a license to practice as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst; imposing fees; providing an administrative penalty; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Changes the name of "applied behavior assistant analyst" to "assistant applied behavior analyst" and makes several changes to provide consistency in the certification language for behavioral analysts.
Changes the name of "applied behavior assistant analyst" to "assistant applied behavior analyst" and makes several changes to provide consistency in the certification language for behavioral analysts.