Rights and Services for Children and Youth with Mental Health Difficulties Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק זכויות ושירותים לילדים ובני נוער עם קשיים נפשיים
TL;DRA bill to guarantee rights and the receipt of community support and treatment services for children aged 3-21 with mental health difficulties.
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What does the bill do?
The bill provides that a child with mental health difficulties is entitled to community support and treatment services according to their personal needs. A treatment coordinator will prepare a support and treatment plan for the child, taking into account the wishes of the child and their representatives. The ministers (health, welfare and social security, education) are jointly responsible for establishing and managing the services, and district appeals committees will rule on disputes. The state will fund the services, except those provided through the health maintenance organizations or local authorities.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 67 seats
Left the coalition 9 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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