Budget Amendment ID: FY2013-S4-376

EDU 376

Student Medical Expenses Study

Ms. Creem moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting, after Section 133, the following section:-

“SECTION 133A. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, in consultation with the Division of Health Care Finance and Policy and the Office of the State Auditor,  shall conduct a comprehensive study to investigate the cost to municipalities of providing medically necessary treatments for disease, illness, injury or bodily dysfunction which are required by a student’s individual education program, individualized family service plan, individualized service plan or the federal Individuals with Disabilities Act.  The study shall include, but not be limited to, possible barriers of transitioning medically necessary costs from municipalities to insurance companies, as well as the potential savings to municipalities.  The Department shall file a report of its findings, including recommendations and drafts of any legislation, if necessary, with the clerks of the Senate and House of Representatives within one year of the effective date of this act.”