Bill
LC 1195
Overview: Bill Number: LC 1195, Title: Revise school health insurance laws, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: November 11, 2024Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to u
Overview: Bill Number: LC 1195, Title: Revise school health insurance laws, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: November 11, 2024
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to update the state's laws regarding health insurance coverage for students in public schools. The primary goal is to ensure that all students have access to comprehensive and affordable health care services, which can support their overall well-being and academic success.
Key Provisions:
- Requires all public school districts to offer a basic health insurance plan to students and their families
- Establishes guidelines for the minimum coverage requirements and cost-sharing structures of the school-based health insurance plans
- Provides subsidies or vouchers to low-income families to help offset the cost of the school-based health insurance premiums
- Mandates the inclusion of mental health and behavioral health services in the school-based health insurance plans
- Directs the state's insurance regulatory agency to oversee and enforce the new school health insurance requirements
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Students and their families enrolled in public schools, who will have access to more affordable and comprehensive health insurance coverage
- Public school districts, which will be responsible for offering and administering the school-based health insurance plans
- State insurance regulators, who will be tasked with ensuring compliance with the new requirements
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill was introduced in the legislature but did not progress further, as it died in the drafting process. If reintroduced in a future legislative session, it would need to go through the standard legislative review and approval process before becoming law.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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