280A.1 Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Accredited nonpublic school” means any school, other than a public school, that is accredited pursuant to section 256.11 for any and all levels for grades one through twelve. 2. “Area education agency” means an area education agency established pursuant to chapter 273. […]
280A.2 Behavioral health screenings and assessments in school settings. 1. a. A school district, an accredited nonpublic school, or an area education agency may contract with a mental health professional or a nationally accredited behavioral health care organization to provide behavioral health screenings to students in person. b. (1) A behavioral health screening may be […]
280A.3 Establishment of provider-patient relationship for services provided via telehealth in a school setting. 1. A mental health professional who provides services via telehealth in a public school, an accredited nonpublic school, or an area education agency shall establish a valid provider-patient relationship with the student who receives telehealth services. 2. The provider-patient relationship commences […]
280A.4 Behavioral health services provided via telehealth in a school setting. 1. A public school, accredited nonpublic school, or an area education agency may provide access to behavioral health services via telehealth on the premises of the public school, accredited nonpublic school, or area education agency. If a public school, an accredited nonpublic school, or […]
