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H_PBH_2023A 02/28/2023 09:56:05 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date 02/28/2023
Attendance
Amabile *
Bradfield *
Bradley X
English *
Gonzales-Gutierrez *
Hamrick X
Holtorf X
Jodeh E
Story X
Young *
Michaelson Jenet X
Time 09:56:05 AM to 11:31:56 AM
Place HCR 0107
This Meeting was called to order by Michaelson Jenet
This Report was prepared by Amanda King
Hearing Items Action Taken
School-based Health Care Presentation Committee Discussion Only
BHA Presentation on ARPA Funds Committee Discussion Only

School-based Health Care Presentation - Committee Discussion Only
09:56:22 AM  
Michelle Shultz,
School-based Health Center Program Manager, Colorado Department of Pubic
Health and Environment (CDPHE), presented to the committee.  A copy
of her presentation was provided to the committee (Attachment A).  She
reviewed what are school-based health centers and their impacts.
10:01:07 AM  
Ms. Shultz discussed
the CDPHE School-based Health Center Grant Program.  She provided
an overview of recent legislation supporting school-based health centers.
 Ms. Shultz reviewed 2021-22 data related to school-based health centers.
 
10:07:42 AM  
Ms. Shultz responded to questions from the committee.
10:24:08 AM  
Aubrey Hill, Executive Director, Youth Healthcare Alliance, presented to the committee. A copy of her presentation was provided to the committee (Attachment B). She provided an overview of alliance to the committee. Ms. Hill stated that there are 70 school-based health clinics in Colorado and discussed the communities in need of clinics.
10:29:35 AM  
Ms. Hill responded to questions from the committee.



BHA Presentation on ARPA Funds - Committee Discussion Only
10:30:48 AM  
Ryan Templeton, Division
Director of Policy and External Affairs, Behavioral Health Administration
(BHA), presented to the committee on the BHA and American Recovery Plan
Act (ARPA) funds.  A copy of the presentation was provided to the
committee  (Attachment C).  Mr. Templeton provided an overview
of the BHA.  
10:35:47 AM  
Stephen Peng, Chief
Financial Officer, BHA, presented to the committee.  He reviewed the
ARPA funds that were directed to the BHA.  Mr. Peng discussed the
funding for 12 different projects through Senate Bill 21-137.  He
highlighted the Behavioral Health Workforce Development Program, County-based
Behavioral Health Grant Program, Crisis System for Colorado residents,
and Behavioral Health Statewide Care Coordination Infrastructure.  
10:44:46 AM  
Mr. Peng reviewed
15 projects funded through eight different pieces of 2022 legislation.
 He highlighted programs established in Senate Bill 22-196, House
Bill 22-1281, and Senate Bill 22-148.  He continued by discussing
Senate Bill 22-181 and the related strategic plan concerning strengthening
the behavioral health workforce.  Mr. Peng discussed House Bill 22-1243,
which extends the IMatter Program.  He reviewed programs funded through
Senate Bill 22-177, House Bill 22-1283, and House Bill 22-1326.  
10:53:45 AM  
Mr. Templeton and Mr. Peng responded to questions from the committee.
11:14:50 AM  
The panelists continued to respond to questions from the committee.


11:31:56 AM   The committee adjourned.






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