School health centers get final health reform grants

USC Center for Health Reporting

The last influx of federal funds to boost California’s school health centers came just before the New Year. Through the Affordable Care Act 31 California school health centers received more than $14 million in December. This final round of grants brought California’s total federal funding to more than $30 million since 2011, the most of any state. School-based health centers, which are usually on or adjacent to schools in low- income areas, offer students – and sometimes community members – free primary care. Several also have dental clinics and more than half provide mental health services.

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