AB 2704CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California AB 2704 creates technical support program to increase school-based mental health billing

Original title: Fee Schedule Intensive Technical Support for Onboarding Program.

August 13, 2026

Education Mental Health Youth Services State Budget Healthcare Access FeeScheduleIntensiveTechnicalSupportforOnboardingProgram

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The Frame

What this does

This bill seeks to expand access to behavioral health services for students by helping schools and providers navigate the billing process for state-mandated reimbursements, potentially increasing the volume of services delivered to youth on school campuses.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Local educational agencies

They are eligible to serve as the lead entity to administer the program or participate as service providers.

Youth aged 16 to 25

The program specifically mandates that participating entities increase the number of behavioral health services provided to this age group.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

AB 2704 establishes a new state program to provide intensive technical support to schools and providers, aiming to increase the number of mental health services billed through the statewide school-linked fee schedule. The program targets youth aged 16 to 25 and will be administered by a lead selected through a competitive process.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to participate in the new technical support program?

Entities must meet specified criteria, including having past experience serving children and youth of the age they intend to serve.

What is the primary goal of the technical support provided?

The program aims to increase the number of mental health and substance use disorder services provided at schools that are successfully billed through the .

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Connected Entities

organizationCalifornia Health and Human Services Agency“Administers the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative.”Map →

organizationState Department of Education“Responsible for selecting the lead entity to administer the new program.”Map →

organizationState Department of Health Care Services“Develops and maintains the statewide fee schedule for school-linked services.”Map →

Sources

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openstates.org

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