Pennsylvania HB2477 mandates behavioral health assessments for justice-involved children and requires coverage for related services.

Pennsylvania HB2477 amends Titles 40 and 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to ensure behavioral health assessments for children involved in the juvenile justice system. The bill requires a behavioral health assessment for children referred for delinquency or dependency cases. If a prior assessment exists within six months, it must be made available to the child and their legal guardian. The assessment must be completed within 30 days, with exceptions for immediate detention or lack of consent.

Pennsylvania HB2477 mandates behavioral health assessments for justice-involved children and requires coverage for related services.

Pennsylvania HB2477 amends Titles 40 and 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to ensure behavioral health assessments for children involved in the juvenile justice system. The bill requires a behavioral health assessment for children referred for delinquency or dependency cases. If a prior assessment exists within six months, it must be made available to the child and their legal guardian. The assessment must be completed within 30 days, with exceptions for immediate detention or lack of consent.