California schools are set to implement a number of changes in the upcoming school year starting August.
Schools will be required to print suicide prevention resources on student identification cards, and start planning for the future of students with special needs as soon as they enter high school.
Newsweek contacted California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office and the California Department of Education for comment via email outside of regular working hours.
Why It Matters
The measures are part of a legislative agenda championed by Newsom to improve access to mental health services for students, and to support students with special needs.
What To Know
Under Senate Bill 1063, public or private schools that serve students in grades seven to 12 and issue identification cards will be required to print the number for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline on students’ IDs…