Summary
Continues funding for programs that help young people avoid and recover from substance misuse by updating rules and providing money until 2030.
What problem does this solve?
Programs designed to help young people with substance misuse are set to expire, leaving a gap in support for at-risk youth. This bill provides new funding and extends the program until 2030, ensuring these important services can continue and expand.
Who does this affect?
- Youth in secondary schools
- Local school districts
- Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations
What does this bill do?
Extends funding for youth recovery programs
Authorizes a total of $64 million in funding from 2026 through 2030 to support youth substance misuse prevention and recovery programs.
Expands school eligibility for grants
Allows groups of local school districts to apply for grants together and expands the program from just high schools to all secondary schools.
Requires a long-term sustainability plan
Mandates that anyone applying for a grant must show how they will continue their prevention and recovery work after the government funding runs out.
Narrows focus to at-risk youth
Clarifies that programs should target specific groups of young people who are at a higher risk for substance misuse.
Updates program terminology
Changes language from "peer mentoring" to "peer-to-peer support" to better reflect modern approaches to recovery services.
What is the real world impact?
•
Continues support for youth recovery programs
Ensures that successful programs for preventing substance misuse and supporting recovery among young people do not expire. It provides stable funding for schools and community groups to continue their work.
When does this start?
This bill outlines a series of annual funding authorizations beginning in fiscal year 2026.
Fiscal year 2026 funding
$10,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026.
Fiscal year 2027 funding
$12,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2027.
Fiscal year 2028 funding
$13,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2028.
Fiscal year 2029 funding
$14,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2029.
Fiscal year 2030 funding
$15,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2030.