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California Code, Health and Safety Code - HSC § 11794.6

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The Department of Health Care Access and Information may implement SUD workforce development programming, including, but not limited to, any of the following elements:

(1) Paid tuition for students attending vocational education programs related to substance use disorders approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.

(2) Stipends to cover costs related to testing, registration, and certification for individuals who are seeking registration and certification with a certifying organization approved by the department pursuant to Section 11833.

(3) Stipends to cover costs of portfolio review for individuals who are seeking registration and certification with a certifying organization approved by the department pursuant to Section 11833.

(4) Tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate students who complete coursework in programs related to SUDs.

(5) Tuition reimbursement for licensed mental health and medical professionals to complete SUD-specific courses.

(6) Grants for behavioral health organizations to recruit and train individuals representing vulnerable populations.

(b) This section shall become operative only upon appropriation. Upon an appropriation by the Legislature for these purposes, the department shall make reasonable efforts to implement the program elements specified in subdivision (a), so that SUD services can be expanded to meet the needs of those individuals seeking those services.

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