Authorizes the delivery of telehealth services in schools by licensed providers.

This bill amends the education law to allow licensed providers to deliver telehealth services in schools. It mandates the development of regulations for telehealth providers, including licensure, space, technology, and staffing requirements. The bill specifies that the cost of these services should be covered by federal, state, or local funds, not the school district. It also clarifies that school districts, boards of cooperative educational services, or charter schools are not liable for negligence or misconduct by these providers. The bill takes effect 180 days after becoming law.

Authorizes the delivery of telehealth services in schools by licensed providers.

This bill amends the education law to allow licensed providers to deliver telehealth services in schools. It mandates the development of regulations for telehealth providers, including licensure, space, technology, and staffing requirements. The bill specifies that the cost of these services should be covered by federal, state, or local funds, not the school district. It also clarifies that school districts, boards of cooperative educational services, or charter schools are not liable for negligence or misconduct by these providers. The bill takes effect 180 days after becoming law.