California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

SB 531 — Course of study: mental health education.

Last action — Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    1 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Existing law requires the adopted course of study for grades 1 to 6, inclusive, to include certain areas of study, including, among others, health. Existing law requires the adopted course of study for grades 7 to 12, inclusive, to offer courses in specified areas of study, including, among others, English, social sciences, and mathematics. This bill, with respect to the adopted course of study for grades 1 to 6, inclusive, would require the health area of study to also include mental health education, as provided. The bill, with respect to the adopted course of study for grades 7 to 12, inclusive, would add mental health education, as provided, to the adopted course of study. To the extent this bill would impose additional duties on local educational agencies or local officials, the bill would impose a state-mandated local 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.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. April 30 set for second hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 0. Noes 2. Page 961.) Reconsideration granted.

  3. Set for hearing April 30.

  4. April 23 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.

  5. Set for hearing April 23.

  6. Referred to Com. on ED.

  7. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23.

  8. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 120 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (120)

120 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

[Second] hearing set for [04-30-2025]: Failed passage in Committee. Reconsideration granted

Passed 7 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 5000
Republican 2000
Total 7000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (7)
Member Party Vote
Cabaldon, Christopher Democratic Yea
Cortese, Dave Democratic Yea
Gonzalez, Lena A. Democratic Yea
Laird, John Democratic Yea
Pérez, Sasha Renée Democratic Yea
Choi, Steven S. Republican Yea
Ochoa Bogh, Rosilicie Republican Yea

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Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

Failed 0 Yea · 2 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 0203
Republican 0002
Total 0205
% of votes cast 0%29%0%71%
How each member voted (7)
Member Party Vote
Cabaldon, Christopher Democratic Not Voting
Cortese, Dave Democratic Nay
Gonzalez, Lena A. Democratic Not Voting
Laird, John Democratic Not Voting
Pérez, Sasha Renée Democratic Nay
Choi, Steven S. Republican Not Voting
Ochoa Bogh, Rosilicie Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

healthcare education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 531 do?
Existing law requires the adopted course of study for grades 1 to 6, inclusive, to include certain areas of study, including, among others, health. Existing law requires the adopted course of study for grades 7 to 12, inclusive, to offer courses in specified areas of study, including, among others, English, social sciences, and mathematics. This bill, with respect to the adopted course of study for grades 1 to 6, inclusive, would require the health area of study to also include mental health education, as provided. The bill, with respect to the adopted course of study for grades 7 to 12, inclusive, would add mental health education, as provided, to the adopted course of study. To the extent this bill would impose additional duties on local educational agencies or local officials, the bill would impose a state-mandated local 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 SB 531?
SB 531 is sponsored by Umberg, Thomas J. (Democratic) and Rubio, Susan (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 531?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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