(a) On or before September 1, 2018, each local school system shall appoint a mental health services coordinator.
(b) Each mental health services coordinator shall:
(1) Coordinate existing mental health services and referral procedures for mental health services within the local school system;
(2) Working in collaboration with the local health department, the local department of social services, and other local entities that provide mental health services, ensure that a student who is referred for mental health services obtains the necessary services;
(3) Maximize external funding for mental health and wraparound services; and
(4) Develop plans for delivering behavioral health and wraparound services to students who exhibit behaviors of concern.
(c) (1) The Subcabinet may provide grants from the Fund to local school systems to develop plans for delivering behavioral health and wraparound services to students who exhibit behaviors of concern.
(2) In applying for a grant under this subsection, a local school system shall provide evidence of how external funding will be maximized to provide students with behavioral health and wraparound services, including through the submission of claims to health insurance plans, if applicable, for any covered health services.
(d) The Subcabinet shall adopt regulations to carry out this section.
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