Sec. 31p.
(1) From the state school aid fund money appropriated under section 11, there is allocated for 2020-2021 an amount not to exceed $5,400,000.00 for grants to intermediate districts to implement a TRAILS program as described in subsection (2).
(2) Intermediate districts receiving funding under this section must use the funding to implement a TRAILS program within the boundaries of the intermediate district. The TRAILS program described in this subsection must improve youth access to evidence-based mental health services by training school mental health professionals in effective practices, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness.
(3) The department shall establish a grant process to distribute funds under this section.
(4) The department shall award, in an equal amount, grants under this section to each intermediate district that has an approved grant application for funding under this section.
(5) Notwithstanding section 17b, the department shall make payments under this section on a schedule determined by the department.
(6) The funds allocated under this section for 2020-2021 are a work project appropriation, and any unexpended funds for 2020-2021 are carried forward into 2021-2022. The purpose of the work project is to continue support for the TRAILS program. The estimated completion date of the work project is September 30, 2024.
History: Add. 2021, Act 48, Imd. Eff. July 13, 2021