Board approves RISE after‑school/summer program partnership to serve students with higher mental‑health needs
The board approved a memorandum with Alliance to host RISE, a therapy‑based after‑school and summer program for Medicaid‑eligible students (ages 7–17) that will serve up to 20 students initially, provide meals and transportation if needed, and bill Medicaid for services at no cost to the district.
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Staff presented a memorandum of understanding with Alliance to host RISE, an after‑school/summer mental‑health skill‑building program targeted to students who need more than individual therapy but less than 24‑hour care. The program is for ages 7–17, will include group therapy, skills training, meals and transportation as needed, and the provider will bill Medicaid for eligible students; staff said there is no cost to the district.
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