Subject to available appropriations, the state department, in conjunction with the department of human services, counties, and other relevant departments, shall design and recommend a child and youth behavioral health delivery system pilot program that addresses the challenges of fragmentation and duplication of behavioral health services. The pilot program shall integrate funding for behavioral health intervention and treatment services across the state to serve children and youth with behavioral health disorders. To implement the provisions of this section, the state department shall collaborate with the department of human services and other relevant stakeholders, including counties, managed care entities, and families.
Source: L. 2019: Entire part added, (SB 19-195), ch. 190, p. 2101, § 2, effective August 2. L. 2020: Entire section amended, (HB 20-1384), ch. 172, p. 790, § 3, effective June 29.