2536-S2 AMH DICK MERE 310

2SHB 2536 - H AMD 1077

By Representative Dickerson

ADOPTED 02/13/2012

    On page 8, line 32, after "participants." insert "In its review of practices, the department shall work to identify programs that have been utilized with a diverse set of clients as well as consult with tribal governments, experts within ethnically diverse communities, and community organizations that service diverse communities."

    On page 8, line 35, after "treatment" insert "services"

    On page 9, line 3, after "standards" insert "and in a manner that is culturally competent and effective within ethnically diverse populations"

On page 16, line 19, after "participants." insert "In its review of practices, the department shall work to identify programs that have been utilized with a diverse set of clients as well as consult with tribal governments, experts within ethnically diverse communities, and community organizations that service diverse communities."

    On page 16, line 29, after "standards" insert "and in a manner that is culturally competent and effective within ethnically diverse populations"

    On page 21, line 33, after "participants." insert "In its review of practices, the department shall work to identify programs that have been utilized with a diverse set of clients as well as consult with tribal governments, experts within ethnically diverse communities, and community organizations that service diverse communities."

    On page 22, line 5, after "standards" insert "and in a manner that is culturally competent and effective within ethnically diverse populations"

    On page 24, beginning on line 8, after "that" strike all material through "medical" on line 13 and insert ":

    (i) Conflicts with the requirements of the department's section 1915(b) medicaid mental health waiver; or

    (ii) Would substantially reduce federal financial participation in mental health, child welfare or other health care services provided through department programs, resulting in impaired access to appropriate and effective services for a substantial number of eligible"

    On page 25, line 15, after "services" insert ", including an analysis that is disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender"

EFFECT:   (1) Requires the Department of Social and Health Services, in meeting the requirements under this act, to identify and contract for evidence-based programs effective for ethnically diverse clients and to consult with tribal governments and experts within ethnically diverse communities, and community organizations that serve diverse communities.

(2) Clarifies the obligations of the Department of Social and Health Services regarding the redirection of funds to meet the requirements of this act.

(3) Requires the Washington State Institute for Public Policy to include in its assessment of outcomes for children and youth who receive evidence-based services an analysis that illustrates results by race, ethnicity, and gender of the children and youth served.

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