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FL S1762
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates the Resilient Communities Grant Program within the Department of Children and Families to help individuals struggling with substance use and mental health challenges access comprehensive, integrated services through improved local coordination
- Allows counties and municipalities to apply for 3-year planning and implementation grants after working with their local managing entity and optionally forming community stakeholder committees to develop strategic goals and benchmarks
- Requires the Florida Certification Board and managing entities to develop application review criteria, which may include factors such as the percentage of schools with substance use programs, ratio of inpatient psychiatric beds per 100,000 individuals, availability of job training and outpatient services, and recovery housing programs
- Funding for the program is entirely contingent upon legislative appropriation, with no specific dollar amount designated in the bill
- Effective date is July 1, 2024, and the bill was introduced by Senator Rouson
Legislative Description
Resilient Communities Grant Program
Last Action
Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
3/8/2024
Full Bill Text
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