Early childhood mental health consultation grants establishment, home and community-based services protection-related rights modifications, and day treatment program requirements modifications

This bill creates a new grant program to fund early childhood mental health consultation services for children five years old and younger, primarily benefiting child care providers, mental health clinics, and community service organizations. The grants will support activities such as diagnosing mental health conditions in young children, training clinicians in evidence-based practices, and providing consultation to child care professionals who work with children experiencing significant mental health needs. Additionally, the legislation modifies existing requirements for home and community-based services and day treatment programs to better align with mental health care standards. The bill requires recipients to seek available third-party funding sources and mandates reporting to track how grant funds are utilized.