SB 5484-S2 - DIGEST
(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 3/10/2009)

Requires the department of social and health services to: (1) Select developmental screening tools consistent with nationally accepted pediatric guidelines and, within funds specifically appropriated for this purpose, reimburse family physicians and pediatricians, in addition to psychologists, using the tools to conduct developmental screenings of children; and

(2) Recommend a schedule for administering these developmental screens consistent with nationally accepted pediatric guidelines.


Provides that the act is null and void if appropriations are not approved.