(a) It is the intent of this article to establish programs that ensure services will be provided to severely mentally ill children as defined in Section 5878.2 and that they be part of the children’s system of care established pursuant to this part. It is the intent of this act that services provided under this chapter to severely mentally ill children are accountable, developed in partnership with youth and their families, culturally competent, and individualized to the strengths and needs of each child and his or her family.
(b) Nothing in this act shall be construed to authorize any services to be provided to a minor without the consent of the child’s parent or legal guardian beyond those already authorized by existing statute.
(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 23, Sec. 64. (AB 1467) Effective June 27, 2012. Note: This section was added on Nov. 2, 2004, by initiative Prop. 63.)