School-Based Health Program
Origin: Oregon State Legislature
Bill Name/Number: Senate Bill 902
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Summary: Effective in June 2015, this act encourages coordinated care organizations to develop a plan within
their community health needs assessments that includes a strategy to work with children’s programs to integrate
services for students and identify best practices in school-based care systems or services.
Talking Points & Important Information:
• School-based health centers are at the intersection of education and health and prevent students from falling
through the cracks. They provide care – primary health, mental health and counseling, family outreach, and
chronic illness manag V