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. 

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:

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