Pupil health: mental health: model referral protocols.
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Overview
This bill requires the California Department of Education to update its model referral protocols for pupil mental health concerns. Specifically, the updated protocols will include guidance for schools to support students impacted by immigration enforcement activities or deportations, ensuring access to culturally responsive and multilingual support, and promoting a safe and supportive educational environment. The bill also mandates that local educational agencies update their referral policies to align with these updated protocols.
Key provisions
- The State Department of Education will update model referral protocols to address mental health concerns related to immigration enforcement.
- Local educational agencies must update their referral policies to include guidance on equity-centered mental health supports during emergencies.
- The updated protocols and policies must be based on the Department’s guidance or developed in consultation with stakeholders.
- The Department must post the updated protocols on its website by July 1, 2027.
- Local educational agencies must adopt updated policies by July 1, 2028.
- The framework will ensure pupils have access to comprehensive mental health support adaptable to local emergencies.
- The framework will promote a safe, supportive educational environment with an equity-centered mental health framework.
- The framework will include processes for screening, family and community partnerships, culturally responsive care, and telehealth services.
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