SF 293 (LSB 2236XS (4) 89)

SENATE FILE 293

BY  RAGAN

A BILL FOR

An Act including transportation services as a core service domain under the regional mental health and disability services system.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 331.397, subsection 4, Code 2021, is amended by adding the following new paragraph:
   NEW PARAGRAPH.  g.  Transportation services.
    Sec. 2.  Section 331.397, subsection 5, paragraph a, Code 2021, is amended by adding the following new subparagraph:
   NEW SUBPARAGRAPH.  (6)  Transportation services.
    Sec. 3.  Section 331.397A, subsection 4, Code 2021, is amended by adding the following new paragraph:
   NEW PARAGRAPH.  c.  Transportation services.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill includes transportation services as a core services domain under the regional mental health and disability services system for both children and adults.
   Under current law, mental health and disability services regions provide disability-related services and supports including certain core services to persons who meet regional eligibility criteria based on disability, residence, and income level.