College coaches and athletic trainers must complete student mental health training
Cal State campuses, community colleges and private colleges that get state aid must require athletic coaches and trainers, paid or volunteer, to complete student mental health training covering suicide prevention every two years. The University of California is asked, not required, to do the same.
Who it affects
College athletic coaches, assistant coaches and trainers, paid or volunteer
When
July 1, 2028 is a deadline set in the law.
- : Signed into law
- : Law takes effect
- : Deadline: coaches and trainers must finish their first mental health training
Official text
California AB 1985: Student health: athletic coaches and trainers: mental health training.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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