Medicaid waiver for coverage of mental health services in schools.

(1) As used in this section, "local education agency" means: (a) a school district; (b) a charter school; or (c) the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. (2) In consultation with the State Board of Education, the department shall develop a proposal to allow the state Medicaid program to reimburse a local education agency, a local mental health authority, or a private provider for covered mental health services provided: (a) in accordance with Section 53E-9-203; and (b) (i) at a local education agency building or facility; or (ii) by an employee or contractor of a local education agency. (3) Before January 1, 2020, the department shall apply to CMS for a state plan amendment to implement the coverage described in Subsection (2).