Relating to: children’s mental health treatment grants and making an appropriation. (FE)

AB 886 creates a $2 million pilot program to fund grants for local governments and nonprofits that provide non-medication, non-talk therapy mental health treatments for children. The program allocates up to $50,000 per grant to expand access to research-based alternatives, such as art or play therapy, for children in need. Grants are limited to a two-year duration from the program's effective date, with applications open to cities, towns, counties, or qualifying nonprofits. The bill directly affects community organizations serving children by providing targeted funding for specific treatment approaches.