Oklahoma SB251 expands mental health and substance abuse services funding to include housing programs and sets minimum allocation for applicants.
Oklahoma SB251 amends Section 4, Chapter 201, O.S.L. 2023, to expand the types of evidence-based services eligible for funding from the County Community Safety Investment Fund. This includes housing programs and updates statutory references. The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services will issue annual requests for proposals, and applicants must meet specified criteria. Each county or multi-county partnership must receive at least 0.5% of the total funds. The act declares an emergency and becomes effective July 1, 2025.
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