AN ACT relating to the medical treatment of high acuity youth.

Summary

The bill creates a process for children charged with offenses or ordered to psychiatric care to be evaluated for high‑acuity status before being placed in an inpatient psychiatric or pediatric teaching hospital. It mandates a clinical assessment, an affidavit with treatment recommendations, and court approval, with higher Medicaid reimbursement for these cases. The goal is to ensure appropriate, safe treatment for aggressive or violent youth.

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