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This bill amends Oklahoma's existing law regarding the County Community Safety Investment Fund, expanding the types of evidence-based services that can qualify for funding and establishing a minimum funding allocation for county governments or multi-county partnerships. The bill allows funds to be used for a broader range of mental health and substance abuse services, including community-based treatment programs, mental health and substance use jail intake screenings, jail reentry programs, employment programs, education programs, and housing programs. Specifically, the bill introduces a new requirement that each county government or multi-county partnership will receive at least 0.5% of the total appropriated funds, regardless of population size. The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services will continue to issue annual requests for proposals, evaluate submissions based on proposed services and potential impact, and submit an annual report to legislative leadership detailing the awards and services provided. The changes will become effective on July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause emphasizing the immediate public health and safety benefits of the legislation.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb251&Session=2600