To: The California State Senate
KEEP EARLY MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE (EMHI) GRANTS IN THE STATE BUDGET
For the sake of the 15,822 young students who are currently receiving services through the EMHI who experience a success rate of 79% in increasing emotional, behavioral, and learning difficulties in primary (K-3) grade children.
Stop proposed Governor Brown's redistribution of funds for EMHI.
Stop proposed Governor Brown's redistribution of funds for EMHI.
Why is this important?
Early Mental Health Initiative provides grade children (K-3) in California with prevention and early intervention programs for students experiencing mild-to-moderate school adjustment difficulties. Governor Brown is proposing to eradicate the State's authority to administer the EMHI program and directly dispense the $15 million in funds to the Local Education Agencies who may not use these funds for EMHI purposes. Resulting in these funds being utilized for other programs, besides mental health services for children.