Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:804

  • Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
  • Behavioral health: is a term used to refer to both mental health and substance use. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:2

            The office of behavioral health may receive and expend funds as may be necessary to carry out the requirements of this Chapter, including but not limited to funds appropriated by the legislature, including any appropriation of federal funds; and any public or private donations, gifts, or grants from governmental sources, individuals, corporations, nonprofit organizations, business entities, and any other lawful source.

            Acts 2018, No. 450, §1.