Budget Amendment ID: FY2023-S4-549

EHS 549

Supporting access to behavioral health care for children and young adults in the Commonwealth

Messrs. Lesser, Tarr, Gomez and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 1450-1200, by inserting at the end thereof the following:- "; provided further that not less than $500,000 shall be expended by the health policy commission for an innovative grant program to provide support and assistance to pediatric practices to expand, enhance, and accelerate screening, diagnosis, and appropriate treatment of children with behavioral health needs; provided further that the program shall prioritize partnerships among pediatric providers, behavioral health providers, and community-based organizations and shall be designed to promote health equity; and provided further that funds for such purposes shall be made available until June 30, 2024"; and

by striking out the figure “$10,883,276” and inserting in place thereof the following:- "$11,383,276".