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CA AB1579
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Ramos
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AI Summary
- Authorizes participating entities in the Children's Crisis Continuum Pilot Program to redirect grant funds designated for crisis residential programs to other continuum of care components if they instead operate a comparable treatment program for youth with acute behavioral health needs
- Allows the Department of Social Services to extend grant agreements beyond the original 5-year term if participating entities have unexpended funds and need additional time for implementation or closeout activities
- Limits any grant extension to the minimum time necessary to complete authorized activities, with an absolute deadline of July 1, 2030
- Clarifies that entities without extensions or with fully expended funds are not required to continue pilot operations beyond their original grant agreement end date, except for reporting and audit requirements
Legislative Description
Children’s Crisis Continuum Pilot Program.
Last Action
In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Human Services2/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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