Early childhood mental health consultation grants established, protection-related rights for home and community-based services modified, day treatment program requirements modified, intensive rehabilitative mental health services modified, and reports required.

This bill creates a new grant program to fund early childhood mental health consultations for children five years old and younger, primarily benefiting child care professionals, mental health clinics, and community service providers. The grants will support activities such as diagnosing mental health conditions, training clinicians in evidence-based practices, and providing specialized care to young children with significant mental health needs. Eligible recipients include certified mental health clinics, community mental health centers, Indian health facilities, and therapeutic service providers who help children remain in their families and communities. The legislation also modifies existing requirements for home and community-based services, day treatment programs, and intensive rehabilitative mental health services while mandating additional reporting.