Establishes 10 interagency placement committees to recommend treatment and rehabilitation programs for youths with co-existing mental disabilities.

The bill creates 10 interagency placement committees throughout New York State, each serving a specific region. These committees will recommend treatment and rehabilitation programs or strategies for youths with co-existing mental disabilities. They will establish a process for referring youths to these committees and must submit an annual report to the governor and legislature identifying gaps in treatment and rehabilitation options, along with any plans or recommendations to increase such options. Each committee will be comprised of nine members appointed by relevant commissioners.

Establishes 10 interagency placement committees to recommend treatment and rehabilitation programs for youths with co-existing mental disabilities.

The bill creates 10 interagency placement committees throughout New York State, each serving a specific region. These committees will recommend treatment and rehabilitation programs or strategies for youths with co-existing mental disabilities. They will establish a process for referring youths to these committees and must submit an annual report to the governor and legislature identifying gaps in treatment and rehabilitation options, along with any plans or recommendations to increase such options. Each committee will be comprised of nine members appointed by relevant commissioners.