Chief Patron: Weatherholtz
SJR 440 Recommendations (language only)

Item 440 #2h

Language
Page 323, after line 43, insert:
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The Board of Juvenile Justice in conjunction with the State Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services Board shall develop (i) minimum guidelines for including mental health screening and assessments in pre-dispositional investigations; (ii) minimum guidelines for the provision of mental health services and substance abuse services including uniform screening and assessment in local detention homes; (iii) a standard discharge plan that includes mental health and substance abuse services if needed; and (iv) a plan, including the necessary fiscal and staff resources for meeting the guidelines.  The Board of Juvenile Justice and the State Mental Health,

Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services Board shall report their findings and recommendations to the Chairmen of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees and the Joint Commission on Behavioral Health Care by September 30, 2002
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Explanation
(This amendment implements a recommendation of the Senate Joint Resolution 440 study committee.)