This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $6 million grant for a mental health program aimed at supporting student services from October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2025. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $6,000,000 from the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission for participation in a program, entitled “Mental Health Student Services Act of 2019,” for the period of October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2025.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to enhance mental health services for students in San Francisco, prompted by the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission's grant under the Mental Health Student Services Act of 2019.
This law required county mental health departments to provide adequate mental health services to school students in collaboration with local school districts, establishing a framework for future partnerships.
The Department of Public Health received notice of a $6,000,000 grant for the Mental Health Student Services Act of 2019, aimed at improving mental health services for students.
The Department of Public Health packaged the legislation for Board approval to accept and expend the grant funds.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the resolution to the Board of Supervisors for approval.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution to retroactively authorize the Department of Public Health to accept and expend the grant.
The Mayor approved the resolution, finalizing the authorization for the Department of Public Health to utilize the grant funds.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
