IDEA Mental Health Funding
Source of Funds
The Federal Government provides funding for educationally related mental health services (ERMHS). The California Department of Education (CDE) uses the term "Special Ed: IDEA Mental Health Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Allocation, Part B, Sec 611".
Effective 2023-24, CDE calculates this funding based upon each unit of average daily attendance for the prior fiscal year as of the second principal apportionment. Guidance can be found on CDE's padlet here.
Funding Allocation
Effective 2023-24, the Member LEA receives the funds directly from CDE through a Grant Award Notice (GAN). Member LEAs must sign the GAN and submit directly to CDE.
Accounting
- Suggested Revenue SACS Code: 0100-33270-0-5001-0000-818200
- Suggested Expenditure SACS Code: 0100-33270-0-5XXX-XXXX-XXXXXX
Use of Funds
Funds are to be used for educationally-related mental health services for students with IEPs:
- Mental Health - SSC Special Education - Both Sides of the Equation
- Mental Health - Related Services
- Mental Health - Use of Funds
Financial Reporting
Effective 2023-24, Member LEAs must complete and submit a reimbursement claim directly to CDE.
Reference
SSC - Mental Health Funds for 2023-24
SSC - Federal Mental Health ADA Allocation Information Released