Bill > HB2685

This bill appropriates $5,000,000 from a specific fund, the consumer remediation subaccount of the consumer restitution and remediation revolving fund, to the attorney general for the fiscal year 2026-2027. These funds, derived from opioid claims-related litigation or settlements, are intended to be distributed as three-year grants to up to three K-12 mental health providers who offer telehealth services, which means providing mental health care remotely through technology. The grants are for providers who offer a comprehensive mental health platform including assessments, therapy, and crisis intervention for K-12 students, coordinate care with school staff, provide services free of charge to families, can serve students on campus during school hours, offer evidence-based treatments for common pediatric conditions like anxiety and depression, and have not previously received similar state funding. The attorney general is directed to prioritize applicants who can serve a wide range of school districts, from urban to rural and tribal areas, and the appropriation is exempt from lapsing until June 30, 2029.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84492