For the purposes of implementing mandated reforms to mental and behavioral health and residential treatment related to the department of correction in
chapter 69 of the acts of 2018; provided, that these funds may be expended for contracted service providers specializing in relevant areas, including, but not limited to, behavioral health and residential treatment; and provided further, that said funds shall only be expended in the AA or DD object classes if said funds are to be utilized for counselors, teachers, mental health personnel, medical personnel or additional legal staff
