Bill > H0355

This bill appropriates a total of $4,509,800 from the Idaho Millennium Income Fund for fiscal year 2024 to support various programs focused on youth prevention, substance abuse treatment, and public health initiatives. * The Department of Health and Welfare receives $160,000 for the Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Program to conduct tobacco and vape compliance checks. * The State Treasurer will provide $1,350,000 to Recovery Idaho for operational support of nine recovery centers. * Public Health Districts will receive $499,800, to be equally distributed, for tobacco and vaping prevention and cessation programs. * Idaho Public Television is allocated $300,000 for production and media campaigns related to vaping and tobacco education and awareness. * The State Department of Education's Student Services Program receives $3,000,000 for safe and drug-free programs and the health and well-being of Idaho youth in schools. * The State Department of Education's Administration Program is granted $250,000 to develop a comprehensive state plan on youth prevention programs for tobacco and vape products and overall youth health. The bill specifies that funds for the Student Services Program should be maximized through enhancements of existing programs and the establishment of new ones, with collaboration from the Joint Legislative Millennium Fund Committee. The comprehensive state plan developed by the State Department of Education must involve input from various entities and the department will report progress to the Joint Legislative Millennium Fund Committee. The Joint Legislative Millennium Fund Committee recommends prioritizing future funds from the Idaho Millennium Income Fund for prevention, cessation, and treatment related to tobacco, vaping, alcohol, and illegal substances, with a focus on individuals under 18 and then adults with higher risk factors.