The bill amends Section 45-25-250.17 of the Code of Alabama 1975, specifically regarding the distribution of funds from filing and recording fees in DeKalb County. The new legal language specifies that beginning with the 2020-2021 fiscal year, the DeKalb County Commission will allocate these funds in two equal parts. One half will be appropriated for the purpose of employing mental health professionals in DeKalb County, replacing the previous allocation to the Etowah-DeKalb Cherokee Mental Health Board, Inc. The other half will continue to be allocated to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office for the employment of school resource officers in local schools.

The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2024. The changes reflect a shift in funding priorities, emphasizing direct employment of mental health professionals by the county commission rather than through an external organization. This legislative update aims to enhance mental health services in the county while maintaining support for school safety through resource officers.