§ 4344 Primary Intervention Programs

Welfare and Institutions Code·California

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•Schools and local mental health programs can create early help programs for kids.
•They can use their own money or ask the state for extra money (grants) to do this.
•The programs must follow the rules and guidelines given by the state.

Example

A school notices some kids are having a hard time focusing in class and getting along with others.

The school can start a program to help these kids early on, like teaching them ways to calm down or talk about their feelings. If the school doesn’t have enough money, they can ask the state for extra funds to run this program.

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§ 4344 Primary Intervention Programs

Primary intervention programs shall be developed in accordance with the guidelines and principles set forth in this chapter. To this end, school districts, publicly funded preschool programs, and local mental health programs may implement primary intervention programs with available funds, or may jointly apply to the State Department of Mental Health to be considered for grant programs outlined in this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 858, Sec. 3. Effective October 14, 1991.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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school health intervention effective october accordance implement

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 4344.

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