Sulphur Springs board signs agreement with county for student mental health services
Sulphur Springs board signs agreement with county for student mental health services
Source: The Signal
Date: 01/23/2026 4:52pm
Article Summary:
"Sulphur Springs School District Partners with LA County to Enhance Student Mental Health Services and Streamline Insurance Reimbursements"
The Sulphur Springs Union School District governing board has approved an agreement with Los Angeles County to enhance mental health services for students by delegating insurance reimbursement processes to the county. Under this framework, the Los Angeles County Office of Education will manage the administrative tasks related to coordinating with insurance providers to ensure comprehensive coverage for various behavioral health services at no cost to families. The initiative is part of California's $4.7 billion Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative, aimed at improving mental health access in schools, with funding to sustain the program coming from insurance reimbursement after initial costs are covered by a grant.
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