This Issue Brief details how California schools can use the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) Multi-Payer Fee Schedule to fund and expand mental health education for students. It highlights the overlap between California’s mental health education requirements under Senate Bill 224 and reimbursable services under CYBHI, outlining billing pathways, eligible providers, and practical scenarios for implementation. 

Leveraging CYBHI funding can significantly increase schools’ ability to provide mental health education and support student well-being.