Plain English Breakdown
The source confirms the bill passed both chambers but does not list an effective date or final executive action details.
Three-Year Pilot Program for Dietetics Services in Schools and Health Centers
This bill creates a three-year test program to provide dietitian services to public school students and patients at federally qualified health centers.
What This Bill Does
- Creates a three-year pilot program under the Department of Public Health for dietetics services.
- Provides rules for reimbursement so providers can get paid for these new services.
- Requires officials to report on how well the program works during its test period.
- Defines specific terms used in the law regarding health and nutrition support.
- Sets a rule that ends the pilot program after three years and removes this statute automatically.
Who It Names or Affects
- Students attending public elementary and secondary schools
- Patients receiving care at federally qualified health centers
Limits and Unknowns
- The program only lasts for three years and will end automatically unless new laws are passed.
- The text does not specify the exact amount of money available or how many students can be served.