Appropriate Funds-Behavioral Health & Developmental Svs. Trust Fund
Biennium
2016-2018
Budget Round
Initial Bill
Half Sheet Number
315 #9c
Description
This amendment adds language and appropriates up to $4.0 million the first year from the Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Trust Fund for one-time expenses related to developing housing options and specialized services, and making capital improvements to enhance and expand services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A minimum of 60 percent of the funding will be used to build community capacity in Northern Virginia and the remaining funding will be used to build community capacity for individuals who are transitioning to the community from Southwestern Virginia Training Center (SWVTC). Language specifies that projects addressing SWVTC are to be located in Virginia within 100 miles of the facility. Also, the agency is required to give preference to projects involving existing Virginia providers to expand capacity. Language also requires the agency to report on expenditures from the Trust Fund by December 1, 2016 to the Chairmen of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees. Language references Item 312 which requires that Trust Fund dollars are subject to appropriation by the General Assembly.