Senators Hunter, Whitmer, Clark-Coleman, Gleason, Scott, Jacobs, Thomas, Schauer, Brater and Anderson offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 70.

A resolution to memorialize Congress to enact the Protecting Children's Health in Schools Act.

            Whereas, Since 1986, federal Medicaid policy has explicitly recognized the essential nature of the link between Medicaid and health care for low-income children whose special health-care needs make management of and access to health treatment in school settings an imperative.  The Protecting Children's Health in Schools Act of 2007 establishes requirements for states to receive payment for expenses incurred for medically necessary items and services, and related administrative expenses, under the state's Medicaid plan; and

            Whereas, The Protecting Children's Health in Schools Act (H.R. 1017) would amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve requirements under the Medicaid program for the items and services furnished in or through an educational program or setting to children, including children with developmental or physical disabilities. It also establishes clear statutory guidelines for providing and receiving reimbursement for health care provided for children with special needs; and

            Whereas, This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Education to jointly develop and implement a uniform methodology for these claims under the Social Security Act; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact the Protecting Children's Health in Schools Act of 2007 (H.R. 1017); and be it further

            Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.