County to formalize crisis center plan with Bert Nash
Douglas County Commissioners will sign a letter of intent to establish a crisis intervention center with Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center. The plan, tied to a $200,000 federal grant, aims to divert severely mentally ill individuals from the jail. If approved, January will see architecture firm selection and design cost estimates.
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Kansans weigh safety fixes at Osawatomie and Larned hospitals
Kansas officials said safety issues at Osawatomie and Larned state mental hospitals are being addressed as federal demands prompt changes. KDADS faces possible loss of federal funds up to 900000 per month if Osawatomie is not certified. Legislators urged fact finding before blame, with hearings planned after the January session opens. Renovations reduce capacity and incur new staffing costs.
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KU launches accelerated law degree program for undergrads
KU offers a Legal Education Accelerated Degree program aimed at reducing cost and time for students. Since 2013, about 40 undergraduates per year have joined the program, with the first cohort entering KU Law this fall. In-state cost runs near $20,000 per semester, and officials say the plan addresses major barriers to a legal education.
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