Relating to the provision of on-campus mental health services by a school district and reimbursement under Medicaid for certain services provided to eligible students.

SB 176 allows Texas school districts to contract with mental health providers to offer on-campus mental health services to students. It specifically enables school districts to seek Medicaid reimbursement for mental health services provided to students already enrolled in Medicaid (medical assistance recipients). The bill creates two key mechanisms: (1) permitting districts to partner with local mental health authorities or community providers for campus-based services, and (2) allowing districts to enroll as Medicaid providers to bill for eligible students' care. This directly affects school districts, mental health providers, and Medicaid-eligible students by expanding access to on-site care and creating a reimbursement pathway.