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Navigating Collaborative Success during a Challenging Fiscal Crisis

A Brief History of AB 3632/Chapter 26.5. 2. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, originally enacted in 1975 Continually reviewed and revised34 CFR Section 300.34 Related Services such as psychological and social work services. Six Core Principles. 3. Free Appropriate Public Education

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Navigating Collaborative Success during a Challenging Fiscal Crisis

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    1. Navigating Collaborative Success during a Challenging Fiscal Crisis San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services AB 3632 Mandated Payments 1

    2. A Brief History of AB 3632/Chapter 26.5 2 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, originally enacted in 1975 Continually reviewed and revised   34 CFR Section 300.34 – Related Services such as psychological and social work services

    3. Six Core Principles 3 Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) Appropriate Evaluation Individualized Education Program (IEP) Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Parent and Student Participation in Decision Making Procedural Safeguards

    4. Prior to AB 3632/Chapter 26.5 4 Districts provided all special education and related services Districts had to evaluate and make placements for students with mental health needs Districts funded the costs of mental health services and mental health related placements

    5. Why the Change? 5 Class Action filed in December 1980 (Christopher T v. SFUSD et al.) Parents of special education children were systematically denied access to quality mental health services and therapeutic out-of-home placements for their children without surrendering them to the custody and control of the state Court decision in 1983 ultimately led to adoption of AB 3632 (Willie Brown) in 1984

    6. CMH Responsibility under Chapter 26.5 6 County Mental Health Departments have been responsible for providing and paying for mental health related services for special education students 20,000 special education students receive mental health services County Mental Health Departments were to be reimbursed for 100% of their allowable costs not otherwise billable to insurance (e.g. Medi-Cal or private insurance)

    7. 26.5 Services in San Mateo County – Our System 7 Core services provided by the County Regional Clinics School-based mental health services Youth case management Central Assessment Team Family Partners Relationship with Districts

    8. Collaboration: Intent and Practice 8 Proactive stance Communication Shared Goal Structure and Accountability Flexibility Willingness to take Risks Time

    9. The October Crisis 9 October 8, 2010 – Governor Schwarzenegger signed the State Budget bill and line item vetoed all county funding for complying with the AB 3632 mandate.

    10. San Mateo County's Response 10 Immediate meetings Tracked development at state level Consultations with other counties Shared information Business as usual

    11. Success 11 December 8, 2010 – All districts in SELPA agreed to develop a Memorandum of Understanding April 2011 – Districts signed Memorandum of Understanding to provide services through FY 10-11

    12. Challenges and Risks 12 Multiple players Scope of responsibility Information Money Uncertainty

    13. Strengths 13 Established forum to address differences Preexisting procedures and policies Information Strong Leadership Institutional Memory Commitment to the best interests of the child

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