Utah Admin. Code R277-625-2 - Definitions
(1) "Division" means the same as the term is
defined in Section
53F-2-522.
(2) "Mental health" means a person's
emotional, psychological, and social well-being, which can affect how a person
thinks, feels, and acts, including how a person handles stress, relates to
others, and makes healthy choices.
(3) "Mental health screener" or "screener"
means a systematic tool that:
(a) identifies
if a student is experiencing, or is at risk of experiencing, issues related to
the student's mental health;
(b) is
used for early identification of the onset of mental health conditions,
enabling the mental health conditions to be potentially addressed;
and
(c) is not:
(i) a diagnostic tool; or
(ii) a system or process used by a student's
teacher to observe behavior for targeted learning interventions.
(4) "Mental health
services" means the same as the term is defined in Subsection
R523-1-3(3).
(5) "Qualifies for financial assistance"
means a qualifying parent that has a student receiving educational services
through an LEA who:
(a) receives free or
reduced lunch; or
(b) as
recommended by the local mental health authority, demonstrates need including
being:
(i) uninsured;
(ii) underinsured;
(iii) ineligible for Medicaid to cover part
or all of any recommended mental health treatments; or
(iv) demonstrates a high need for
interventions based upon results of the LEA's mental health screener.
(6) "Qualifying parent"
means the same as the term is defined in Subsection
53F-2-522(1)(d).
(7) "Relevant services" means mental health
services provided to a student that are directly related to mental health needs
identified by a student's mental health screening.
Notes
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