Pupil health: social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health supports.
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Overview
This bill aims to improve student well-being and academic success by establishing a statewide framework for social-emotional learning, behavioral health, and restorative practices in California schools. It requires the State Department of Education to develop guidance and resources for local educational agencies to implement these approaches, starting with a Tier 1 approach across kindergarten through 12th grade. The bill also mandates professional development for school staff and the creation of lead entities to provide support and technical assistance to districts.
Key provisions
- Requires the State Department of Education to develop and publish guidance for implementing Tier 1 social-emotional learning, behavioral health, and restorative practices.
- Mandates professional development for school staff to support implementation of the guidance.
- Establishes a process for local educational agencies to serve as lead entities providing support and technical assistance.
- Requires school districts and charter schools to implement the guidance to the extent of available funding.
- Sets a timeline for implementation, with full implementation phased in over a three-year period.
- Prioritizes universal prevention, early intervention, and reduction of exclusionary discipline.
- Encourages the use of existing frameworks like MTSS and PBIS.
- Requires assessment of school climate and pupil well-being to inform continuous improvement.
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