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REFERENCE TITLE: DHS; prevention education grants; appropriations |
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State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-second Legislature First Regular Session 2015
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HB 2499 |
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Introduced by Representatives Carter, Brophy McGee
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AN ACT
Amending title 36, chapter 1, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 36‑144; relating to the middle and high school prevention education grants.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Title 36, chapter 1, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 36-144, to read:
36-144. Middle and high school prevention education grants; appropriations; exemption
A. The department shall distribute grants for middle and high school prevention education programs from monies appropriated for this purpose on a competitive grant basis to applicants who implement a proactive prevention education program that is available to all middle and high schools in this state and that does both of the following:
1. Promotes positive life choices by educating middle and high school students about the harm and consequences of destructive behaviors in order to reduce motivation to use drugs and be involved in harmful social environments.
2. Incorporates an educational prevention component focusing on the areas of:
(a) Substance abuse.
(b) Mental health.
(c) Violence.
(d) Other risky behaviors.
B. The sum of three hundred thousand dollars is appropriated from the state general fund in fiscal year 2015-2016 and each fiscal year thereafter to the department for grants for middle and high school prevention education programs pursuant to subsection A of this section.
C. The appropriations made in subsection B of this section are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations.