AB 1969 — Pupil health: peer-to-peer mental health program.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1969 do?

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 a county office 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, as provided. This bill would require a school, school district, county office of education, charter school, or state special school that develops a peer-to-peer mental health program to provide mental health training, in partnership with community-based organizations, to all pupil mental health advisors who participate in the program. Contingent upon an appropriation for this purpose, the bill would require the State Department of Education to award grants to community-based organizations to support peer-to-peer mental health programs, as provided. The bill would require community-based organizations, as a condition of receiving grant funds, to ensure that at least 40% of the pupils enrolled in the local educational agency they are partnering with are either classified as English learners or are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The bill would require local educational agencies to share information about pupil populations with community-based organizations to help the organizations comply with this condition of receiving grant funds. To the extent that the bill imposes new requirements on local educational agencies, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would require the department, on or before January 1, 2025, and annually thereafter, to submit a report to the Legislature with information on the grant program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.

Who sponsors AB 1969?

AB 1969 is sponsored by Gipson, Mike A. (Democratic).

What is the current status of AB 1969?

This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

Where can I track AB 1969?

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