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This bill provides grant funding specifically for the African American Child Wellness Institute, a licensed community mental health center focused on serving African American children and families. The bill appropriates $5,250,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $5,512,500 in fiscal year 2027 from the general fund, with the money intended to support the center's ability to offer comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services. These services are designed to be culturally specific, trauma-informed, evidence-based, and person- and family-centered, and will be provided regardless of a patient's ability to pay or place of residence. Additionally, the bill adds $5,250,000 to the general fund base for this appropriation in fiscal year 2028, and $5,512,500 in fiscal year 2029 and subsequent years, ensuring ongoing financial support for the institute's critical mental health work with African American children and families.

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