The funding was reallocated after it was originally designated for adult mental health needs but went unspent following legislative disagreements.
However, the reallocation has drawn criticism from legislators who provided recommendations on how to use the funds to support adult mental health last year, the report said. These recommendations included supporting the behavioral health workforce and the mental health needs of adults in the criminal justice system.
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