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Guidance to States and School Systems on Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use Issues in Schools

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This Joint SAMHSA-CMS informational Bulletin provides guidance to states and school systems about addressing mental health and substance use issues in schools. It provides examples of approaches for services in schools and describes some Medicaid authorities that states may use to cover services.

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PEP19-SCHOOL-GUIDE
Publication Date
July 2019

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