16 V.S.A. § 2959a: Medicaid School-Based Services Program; supervisory unions and supervisory districts; legislative intent [Effective October 1, 2026; see also § 2959a effective until October 1, 2026 set out above]

It is the intent of the General Assembly that the State of Vermont maximize its receipt of federal reimbursement for medically related services provided to students who are eligible under Title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act. It is further the intent of the General Assembly that:

(1) each supervisory union identify special education and other students eligible for Medicaid reimbursement and, to the extent possible, submit Medicaid-compliant cost reports and service claims; and

(2) the Agencies of Education and of Human Services work with local school districts to maximize reimbursements, including services to non-IEP students.