SB 1342

This bill replaces anachronistic reporting requirements with a requirement that on or before Ju ne 30, 2026, and each June 30 thereafter, the council on children's mental health care submit a report regarding the status of the statewide system of care for children's mental health and the service delivery system, and the status of children's mental he alth in this state. Th is bill requires th e council to engage each state department and agency that provides or funds services related to children's mental health to create the report to ensure that the report provides a comprehensive overview. The repor t must include: (1) A current list of state and federally funded programs addressing direct mental health services and prevention efforts for children and youth; and (2) Recommendations from the council related to the coordination of service delivery between state departments or agencies, gaps in treatment availability or service delivery, and opportunities for targeted investment, evaluation, and system improvement. Th is bill requires the council to submit the report to the governor; the chief cle rk of each house of the general assembly; the commissioners of mental health and substance abuse services, children's services, education, health, human services, and disability and aging; and the director of TennCare.