Amended IN Assembly March 20, 2018 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2686Introduced by Assembly Member Jones-SawyerFebruary 15, 2018 An act relating to student financial aid. to add Section 49419 to the Education Code, relating to pupil health.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2686, as amended, Jones-Sawyer. Student financial aid: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Pupil mental health: school administrator and staff training policy.Existing law requires the governing board of any 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 the work.This bill would require the governing board or body of a local educational agency, defined to mean a county office of education, school district, state special school, or charter school, that serves pupils in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, to, before the beginning of the 201920 school year, adopt a training policy on pupil mental health for its school administrators and staff, as specified. By imposing additional duties on county offices of education, school districts, and charter schools, 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.Existing law establishes the Student Aid Commission as the primary state agency for the administration of state-authorized student financial aid programs available to students attending all segments of postsecondary education in this state.This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation relating to state-authorized student financial aid programs and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NOYES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The mental health needs of thousands of pupils go unnoticed. These are the pupils who suffer in silence, often dropping out of school and falling victim to addiction, homelessness, suicide, or other tragic outcomes due to unaddressed mental health issues.(b) In 2012, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Torlakson, convened the Student Mental Health Policy Workgroup to develop policy recommendations that promote early identification, referral, coordination, and access to quality mental health services for pupils.(c) While some of the states vulnerable youth are in specialized programs, most of the pupils with mental health challenges are in regular classrooms. In both situations, many of the educators and staff for these programs lack training to identify pupils in need, make referrals, and, as appropriate, to help pupils overcome or manage the mental health barriers they face every day of their lives. Adding to the problem, educators and staff may become stressed and overwhelmed by the mental health challenges of pupils.(d) Statewide action is needed to expand training throughout California so that all school administrators and staff can become gatekeepers and first responders who help address the significant pupil mental health needs in all regions. School-based, family-oriented services should be emphasized in order to reduce stigma and increase follow through with referrals to improve pupil mental health.(e) While some parts of the state have benefited from mental health training on a small scale, limited budgets have restricted the reach of training that is critically needed in all districts. Federal grant funds are now available for pilot programs in school districts and county offices of education to help disseminate mental health training throughout the state.SEC. 2. Section 49419 is added to the Education Code, to read:49419. (a) The governing board or body of a local educational agency, as defined in subdivision (e), that serves pupils in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, shall, before the beginning of the 201920 school year, adopt a training policy on pupil mental health for its school administrators and staff. The policy shall be developed in consultation with school and community stakeholders and school-employed mental health professionals.(b) A training policy on pupil mental health shall address the training to be provided to school administrators and staff, that shall, at a minimum, identify mental health issues in pupils as the mental health issues arise, especially during adolescence, to provide professional development relating to pupil mental health to educators, and to provide information resources relating to pupil mental health to community members.(c) (1) Materials approved by a local educational agency as part of a training policy on pupil mental health for school administrators and staff shall include how to identify appropriate mental health services, both at the schoolsite and within the larger community, and when and how to refer youth and their families to those services.(2) Materials approved for training as described in paragraph (1) may include programs that can be completed through self-review.(d) A training policy on pupil mental health shall be written to ensure that a school administrator or staff member acts only within the authorization and scope of his or her credential or license. Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing or encouraging a school administrator or staff member to diagnose or treat mental illness unless he or she is specifically licensed and employed to do so.(e) For purposes of this section, local educational agency means a county office of education, school district, state special school, or charter school.SEC. 3. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.SECTION 1.It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation relating to state-authorized student financial aid programs and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Amended IN Assembly March 20, 2018 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2686Introduced by Assembly Member Jones-SawyerFebruary 15, 2018 An act relating to student financial aid. to add Section 49419 to the Education Code, relating to pupil health.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2686, as amended, Jones-Sawyer. Student financial aid: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Pupil mental health: school administrator and staff training policy.Existing law requires the governing board of any 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 the work.This bill would require the governing board or body of a local educational agency, defined to mean a county office of education, school district, state special school, or charter school, that serves pupils in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, to, before the beginning of the 201920 school year, adopt a training policy on pupil mental health for its school administrators and staff, as specified. By imposing additional duties on county offices of education, school districts, and charter schools, 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.Existing law establishes the Student Aid Commission as the primary state agency for the administration of state-authorized student financial aid programs available to students attending all segments of postsecondary education in this state.This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation relating to state-authorized student financial aid programs and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NOYES
Amended IN Assembly March 20, 2018
Amended IN Assembly March 20, 2018
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill No. 2686
Introduced by Assembly Member Jones-SawyerFebruary 15, 2018
Introduced by Assembly Member Jones-Sawyer
February 15, 2018
An act relating to student financial aid. to add Section 49419 to the Education Code, relating to pupil health.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 2686, as amended, Jones-Sawyer. Student financial aid: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Pupil mental health: school administrator and staff training policy.
Existing law requires the governing board of any 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 the work.This bill would require the governing board or body of a local educational agency, defined to mean a county office of education, school district, state special school, or charter school, that serves pupils in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, to, before the beginning of the 201920 school year, adopt a training policy on pupil mental health for its school administrators and staff, as specified. By imposing additional duties on county offices of education, school districts, and charter schools, 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.Existing law establishes the Student Aid Commission as the primary state agency for the administration of state-authorized student financial aid programs available to students attending all segments of postsecondary education in this state.This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation relating to state-authorized student financial aid programs and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Existing law requires the governing board of any 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 the work.
This bill would require the governing board or body of a local educational agency, defined to mean a county office of education, school district, state special school, or charter school, that serves pupils in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, to, before the beginning of the 201920 school year, adopt a training policy on pupil mental health for its school administrators and staff, as specified. By imposing additional duties on county offices of education, school districts, and charter schools, 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.
Existing law establishes the Student Aid Commission as the primary state agency for the administration of state-authorized student financial aid programs available to students attending all segments of postsecondary education in this state.
This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation relating to state-authorized student financial aid programs and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The mental health needs of thousands of pupils go unnoticed. These are the pupils who suffer in silence, often dropping out of school and falling victim to addiction, homelessness, suicide, or other tragic outcomes due to unaddressed mental health issues.(b) In 2012, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Torlakson, convened the Student Mental Health Policy Workgroup to develop policy recommendations that promote early identification, referral, coordination, and access to quality mental health services for pupils.(c) While some of the states vulnerable youth are in specialized programs, most of the pupils with mental health challenges are in regular classrooms. In both situations, many of the educators and staff for these programs lack training to identify pupils in need, make referrals, and, as appropriate, to help pupils overcome or manage the mental health barriers they face every day of their lives. Adding to the problem, educators and staff may become stressed and overwhelmed by the mental health challenges of pupils.(d) Statewide action is needed to expand training throughout California so that all school administrators and staff can become gatekeepers and first responders who help address the significant pupil mental health needs in all regions. School-based, family-oriented services should be emphasized in order to reduce stigma and increase follow through with referrals to improve pupil mental health.(e) While some parts of the state have benefited from mental health training on a small scale, limited budgets have restricted the reach of training that is critically needed in all districts. Federal grant funds are now available for pilot programs in school districts and county offices of education to help disseminate mental health training throughout the state.SEC. 2. Section 49419 is added to the Education Code, to read:49419. (a) The governing board or body of a local educational agency, as defined in subdivision (e), that serves pupils in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, shall, before the beginning of the 201920 school year, adopt a training policy on pupil mental health for its school administrators and staff. The policy shall be developed in consultation with school and community stakeholders and school-employed mental health professionals.(b) A training policy on pupil mental health shall address the training to be provided to school administrators and staff, that shall, at a minimum, identify mental health issues in pupils as the mental health issues arise, especially during adolescence, to provide professional development relating to pupil mental health to educators, and to provide information resources relating to pupil mental health to community members.(c) (1) Materials approved by a local educational agency as part of a training policy on pupil mental health for school administrators and staff shall include how to identify appropriate mental health services, both at the schoolsite and within the larger community, and when and how to refer youth and their families to those services.(2) Materials approved for training as described in paragraph (1) may include programs that can be completed through self-review.(d) A training policy on pupil mental health shall be written to ensure that a school administrator or staff member acts only within the authorization and scope of his or her credential or license. Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing or encouraging a school administrator or staff member to diagnose or treat mental illness unless he or she is specifically licensed and employed to do so.(e) For purposes of this section, local educational agency means a county office of education, school district, state special school, or charter school.SEC. 3. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.SECTION 1.It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation relating to state-authorized student financial aid programs and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The mental health needs of thousands of pupils go unnoticed. These are the pupils who suffer in silence, often dropping out of school and falling victim to addiction, homelessness, suicide, or other tragic outcomes due to unaddressed mental health issues.(b) In 2012, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Torlakson, convened the Student Mental Health Policy Workgroup to develop policy recommendations that promote early identification, referral, coordination, and access to quality mental health services for pupils.(c) While some of the states vulnerable youth are in specialized programs, most of the pupils with mental health challenges are in regular classrooms. In both situations, many of the educators and staff for these programs lack training to identify pupils in need, make referrals, and, as appropriate, to help pupils overcome or manage the mental health barriers they face every day of their lives. Adding to the problem, educators and staff may become stressed and overwhelmed by the mental health challenges of pupils.(d) Statewide action is needed to expand training throughout California so that all school administrators and staff can become gatekeepers and first responders who help address the significant pupil mental health needs in all regions. School-based, family-oriented services should be emphasized in order to reduce stigma and increase follow through with referrals to improve pupil mental health.(e) While some parts of the state have benefited from mental health training on a small scale, limited budgets have restricted the reach of training that is critically needed in all districts. Federal grant funds are now available for pilot programs in school districts and county offices of education to help disseminate mental health training throughout the state.
SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The mental health needs of thousands of pupils go unnoticed. These are the pupils who suffer in silence, often dropping out of school and falling victim to addiction, homelessness, suicide, or other tragic outcomes due to unaddressed mental health issues.(b) In 2012, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Torlakson, convened the Student Mental Health Policy Workgroup to develop policy recommendations that promote early identification, referral, coordination, and access to quality mental health services for pupils.(c) While some of the states vulnerable youth are in specialized programs, most of the pupils with mental health challenges are in regular classrooms. In both situations, many of the educators and staff for these programs lack training to identify pupils in need, make referrals, and, as appropriate, to help pupils overcome or manage the mental health barriers they face every day of their lives. Adding to the problem, educators and staff may become stressed and overwhelmed by the mental health challenges of pupils.(d) Statewide action is needed to expand training throughout California so that all school administrators and staff can become gatekeepers and first responders who help address the significant pupil mental health needs in all regions. School-based, family-oriented services should be emphasized in order to reduce stigma and increase follow through with referrals to improve pupil mental health.(e) While some parts of the state have benefited from mental health training on a small scale, limited budgets have restricted the reach of training that is critically needed in all districts. Federal grant funds are now available for pilot programs in school districts and county offices of education to help disseminate mental health training throughout the state.
SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
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(a) The mental health needs of thousands of pupils go unnoticed. These are the pupils who suffer in silence, often dropping out of school and falling victim to addiction, homelessness, suicide, or other tragic outcomes due to unaddressed mental health issues.
(b) In 2012, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Torlakson, convened the Student Mental Health Policy Workgroup to develop policy recommendations that promote early identification, referral, coordination, and access to quality mental health services for pupils.
(c) While some of the states vulnerable youth are in specialized programs, most of the pupils with mental health challenges are in regular classrooms. In both situations, many of the educators and staff for these programs lack training to identify pupils in need, make referrals, and, as appropriate, to help pupils overcome or manage the mental health barriers they face every day of their lives. Adding to the problem, educators and staff may become stressed and overwhelmed by the mental health challenges of pupils.
(d) Statewide action is needed to expand training throughout California so that all school administrators and staff can become gatekeepers and first responders who help address the significant pupil mental health needs in all regions. School-based, family-oriented services should be emphasized in order to reduce stigma and increase follow through with referrals to improve pupil mental health.
(e) While some parts of the state have benefited from mental health training on a small scale, limited budgets have restricted the reach of training that is critically needed in all districts. Federal grant funds are now available for pilot programs in school districts and county offices of education to help disseminate mental health training throughout the state.
SEC. 2. Section 49419 is added to the Education Code, to read:49419. (a) The governing board or body of a local educational agency, as defined in subdivision (e), that serves pupils in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, shall, before the beginning of the 201920 school year, adopt a training policy on pupil mental health for its school administrators and staff. The policy shall be developed in consultation with school and community stakeholders and school-employed mental health professionals.(b) A training policy on pupil mental health shall address the training to be provided to school administrators and staff, that shall, at a minimum, identify mental health issues in pupils as the mental health issues arise, especially during adolescence, to provide professional development relating to pupil mental health to educators, and to provide information resources relating to pupil mental health to community members.(c) (1) Materials approved by a local educational agency as part of a training policy on pupil mental health for school administrators and staff shall include how to identify appropriate mental health services, both at the schoolsite and within the larger community, and when and how to refer youth and their families to those services.(2) Materials approved for training as described in paragraph (1) may include programs that can be completed through self-review.(d) A training policy on pupil mental health shall be written to ensure that a school administrator or staff member acts only within the authorization and scope of his or her credential or license. Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing or encouraging a school administrator or staff member to diagnose or treat mental illness unless he or she is specifically licensed and employed to do so.(e) For purposes of this section, local educational agency means a county office of education, school district, state special school, or charter school.
SEC. 2. Section 49419 is added to the Education Code, to read:
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49419. (a) The governing board or body of a local educational agency, as defined in subdivision (e), that serves pupils in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, shall, before the beginning of the 201920 school year, adopt a training policy on pupil mental health for its school administrators and staff. The policy shall be developed in consultation with school and community stakeholders and school-employed mental health professionals.(b) A training policy on pupil mental health shall address the training to be provided to school administrators and staff, that shall, at a minimum, identify mental health issues in pupils as the mental health issues arise, especially during adolescence, to provide professional development relating to pupil mental health to educators, and to provide information resources relating to pupil mental health to community members.(c) (1) Materials approved by a local educational agency as part of a training policy on pupil mental health for school administrators and staff shall include how to identify appropriate mental health services, both at the schoolsite and within the larger community, and when and how to refer youth and their families to those services.(2) Materials approved for training as described in paragraph (1) may include programs that can be completed through self-review.(d) A training policy on pupil mental health shall be written to ensure that a school administrator or staff member acts only within the authorization and scope of his or her credential or license. Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing or encouraging a school administrator or staff member to diagnose or treat mental illness unless he or she is specifically licensed and employed to do so.(e) For purposes of this section, local educational agency means a county office of education, school district, state special school, or charter school.
49419. (a) The governing board or body of a local educational agency, as defined in subdivision (e), that serves pupils in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, shall, before the beginning of the 201920 school year, adopt a training policy on pupil mental health for its school administrators and staff. The policy shall be developed in consultation with school and community stakeholders and school-employed mental health professionals.(b) A training policy on pupil mental health shall address the training to be provided to school administrators and staff, that shall, at a minimum, identify mental health issues in pupils as the mental health issues arise, especially during adolescence, to provide professional development relating to pupil mental health to educators, and to provide information resources relating to pupil mental health to community members.(c) (1) Materials approved by a local educational agency as part of a training policy on pupil mental health for school administrators and staff shall include how to identify appropriate mental health services, both at the schoolsite and within the larger community, and when and how to refer youth and their families to those services.(2) Materials approved for training as described in paragraph (1) may include programs that can be completed through self-review.(d) A training policy on pupil mental health shall be written to ensure that a school administrator or staff member acts only within the authorization and scope of his or her credential or license. Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing or encouraging a school administrator or staff member to diagnose or treat mental illness unless he or she is specifically licensed and employed to do so.(e) For purposes of this section, local educational agency means a county office of education, school district, state special school, or charter school.
49419. (a) The governing board or body of a local educational agency, as defined in subdivision (e), that serves pupils in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, shall, before the beginning of the 201920 school year, adopt a training policy on pupil mental health for its school administrators and staff. The policy shall be developed in consultation with school and community stakeholders and school-employed mental health professionals.(b) A training policy on pupil mental health shall address the training to be provided to school administrators and staff, that shall, at a minimum, identify mental health issues in pupils as the mental health issues arise, especially during adolescence, to provide professional development relating to pupil mental health to educators, and to provide information resources relating to pupil mental health to community members.(c) (1) Materials approved by a local educational agency as part of a training policy on pupil mental health for school administrators and staff shall include how to identify appropriate mental health services, both at the schoolsite and within the larger community, and when and how to refer youth and their families to those services.(2) Materials approved for training as described in paragraph (1) may include programs that can be completed through self-review.(d) A training policy on pupil mental health shall be written to ensure that a school administrator or staff member acts only within the authorization and scope of his or her credential or license. Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing or encouraging a school administrator or staff member to diagnose or treat mental illness unless he or she is specifically licensed and employed to do so.(e) For purposes of this section, local educational agency means a county office of education, school district, state special school, or charter school.
49419. (a) The governing board or body of a local educational agency, as defined in subdivision (e), that serves pupils in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, shall, before the beginning of the 201920 school year, adopt a training policy on pupil mental health for its school administrators and staff. The policy shall be developed in consultation with school and community stakeholders and school-employed mental health professionals.
(b) A training policy on pupil mental health shall address the training to be provided to school administrators and staff, that shall, at a minimum, identify mental health issues in pupils as the mental health issues arise, especially during adolescence, to provide professional development relating to pupil mental health to educators, and to provide information resources relating to pupil mental health to community members.
(c) (1) Materials approved by a local educational agency as part of a training policy on pupil mental health for school administrators and staff shall include how to identify appropriate mental health services, both at the schoolsite and within the larger community, and when and how to refer youth and their families to those services.
(2) Materials approved for training as described in paragraph (1) may include programs that can be completed through self-review.
(d) A training policy on pupil mental health shall be written to ensure that a school administrator or staff member acts only within the authorization and scope of his or her credential or license. Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing or encouraging a school administrator or staff member to diagnose or treat mental illness unless he or she is specifically licensed and employed to do so.
(e) For purposes of this section, local educational agency means a county office of education, school district, state special school, or charter school.
SEC. 3. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 3. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 3. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation relating to state-authorized student financial aid programs and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).