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This bill establishes a Childhood Trauma Support Fund to provide grants for programs that support children who have experienced trauma. The fund will be administered by the division of mental health and addiction and will be financed through state general fund appropriations, grants, and donations. Eligible entities such as schools, law enforcement agencies, and community organizations can apply for grants to create support programs for traumatized children, subject to division criteria. The fund will have $1 million allocated from the state general fund, and the money will not revert to the general fund at the end of each fiscal year. Recipients of grants must provide support services to children who have experienced trauma. The division is required to submit an annual report to the legislative council by July 1st of each year, detailing the number of grant applicants, approved grants, and the types of support services provided. The appropriation and its associated provisions will be in effect from July 1, 2025, through July 1, 2027, highlighting the state's commitment to addressing childhood trauma through targeted support programs.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1476/details