Treatment Services for Children

Item 325 #2s

Language
Page 253, line 36, strike "$18,224,123" and insert "$24,224,123".
Page 253, line 36, strike "$18,226,894" and insert "$24,226,894".
Page 253, line 47, before "Out" insert "A."
Page 253, after line 52, insert:
"B.  Out of this appropriation shall be provided from the general fund $6,000,000 the first year and $6,000,000 the second year for mental health services for children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbances and related disorders.  The Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services shall provide these funds to community services boards through the annual Performance Contract.  These funds shall be used exclusively for children and adolescents, not mandated for services under the Comprehensive Services Act for At-Risk Youth, who are identified and assessed through the Family and Assessment Planning Teams and approved by the Community Policy and Management Teams of the localities.  The Department shall provide these funds to the community services boards based on an individualized plan of care methodology."

Explanation
(This amendment provides additional funds for treatment of seriously disturbed youth, who qualify but do not receive services under the Comprehensive Services Act.)