Bill Sponsor
California Assembly Bill 309
Session 20212022
Pupil mental health: model referral protocols.
Became Law
Became Law
Became Law on Oct 8, 2021
Sponsors
Democrat
Jesse Gabriel
Democrat
Patrick O'Donnell
First Action
Jan 25, 2021
Latest Action
Oct 8, 2021
Origin Chamber
Assembly
Type
Bill
Bill Number
309
State
California
Session
20212022
Sponsorship by Party
Assembly Votes (4)
Senate Votes (2)
Motion Text
AB 309 Gabriel Concurrence in Senate Amendments
Summary
Existing law requires the governing board of a school district to give diligent care to the health and physical development of pupils and authorizes the governing board of a school district to employ properly certified persons for this purpose. Existing law requires a school of a school district or county office of education and a charter school to notify pupils and parents or guardians of pupils no less than twice during the school year on how to initiate access to available pupil mental health services on campus or in the community, or both, as provided. This bill would require the State Department of Education to develop model referral protocols, as provided, for addressing pupil mental health concerns. The bill would require the department to consult with various entities in developing the protocols, including current classroom teachers, administrators, pupils, and parents. The bill would require the department to post the model referral protocols on its internet website. The bill would make these provisions contingent upon funds being appropriated for its purpose in the annual Budget Act or other legislation, or state, federal, or private funds being allocated for this purpose.
Sources
Record Created
Jan 26, 2021 6:01:45 AM
Record Updated
Nov 18, 2022 12:24:41 PM