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. Starting with the 2020-2021 fiscal year, the DeKalb County Commission is required to allocate these funds in two equal parts. One half of the funds will now be appropriated by the county commission 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 bill will take effect on October 1, 2024. The changes reflect a shift in funding priorities, emphasizing the need for mental health professionals in the county while maintaining support for school safety through resource officers.