Relates to including the services and care of school psychologists under Medicaid

This bill (S 1712) requires Medicaid to cover services provided by school psychologists certified under education law, where those services would otherwise qualify for Medicaid coverage. It directly affects students receiving psychological services in schools and school psychologists who provide those services. The key provision adds a specific category to Medicaid coverage, clarifying that such services must be covered without altering the scope of practice defined for school psychologists under education law. The bill takes effect 180 days after enactment.