New York City Supports Legal Challenge to Protect Federal Funding for Youth Mental Health Programs
On July 21, 2025, New York City submitted a legal declaration supporting a lawsuit led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, joined by 21 attorneys general, challenging a federal reinterpretation of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). This reinterpretation restricts eligibility for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration…
