Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Board Meeting
The board meeting covered several key agenda items, including updates on the Community Service Board Network and the DBHDD Police Force and Crisis Intervention Team training programs. Action items included the approval of the nominating committee slate, a regional boundary update, and the final adoption of rules and regulations for criminal background checks. Furthermore, the board reviewed and approved the publication of proposed rules for Community Living Arrangements and Narcotic Treatment Programs, as well as the Amended FY 2027 and FY 2028 budget.
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Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Board Meeting
The board meeting covered several key areas, including a Commissioner's Report on co-responder budget presentations, the Ralston Institute overview, and legislative updates. Action items focused on the approval of revised proposed Rules and Regulations for Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs for an additional comment period, as well as the final adoption of the Rules and Regulations for Licensure Enforcement and Sanctions. Presentations were provided regarding the status of co-responder models, school-based mental health initiatives, jail in-reach programs, and the organizational structure and foundational accomplishments of the David Ralston Institute. Additionally, an overview of the fiscal year 2027 budget adjustments was presented, alongside updates on agency legislation concerning CSB accountability and criminal background checks for licensed facilities.
Feb 26, 2026·Board meeting
Georgia Department Of Behavioral Health And Developmental Disabilities Board Meeting
The board meeting agenda included several key discussion items and action items. The Commissioner's Report covered updates on Child and Adolescent Services, the Fiscal Year 2026 Amended Budget, and Fiscal Year 2027 Budget, alongside Board Engagement. Presentations included an update on the Apex Program, detailing daily clinician activities, positive outcomes achieved, community support efforts, and plans to address provider turnover via a supported internship pilot. The Licensure Transition Presentation outlined the process for adopting new rules for Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs (DATEP) and Licensure Enforcement and Sanctions, following the transfer of licensing authority via House Bill 584. Action items involved approval of the December 18, 2025, Board Meeting Minutes, the Augusta Cemetery Resolution, the Augusta Specialized Transitional CRA Lease Resolution, and the proposed rules for DATEP and Licensure Enforcement and Sanctions. The budget update provided details on the Amended FY 2026 and Governor's Proposed FY 2027 budgets, highlighting adjustments for salary supplements, healthcare contribution rate changes, and funding allocations for forensic services, developmental disabilities programs, and crisis response teams.
