Schools that screen students for suicide risk must report the numbers to the state
Schools and districts that run suicide risk screenings must report each year how many students were screened and with which tools; screening stays optional. A state mental health commission must build free online suicide prevention training for staff, students 13 and up, and parents.
Who it affects
Schools, districts and charter schools that screen students for suicide risk
When
June 30, 2027 is a deadline set in the law.
- : Signed into law; Law took effect
- : Deadline: schools that screen for suicide risk file their first yearly report
Official text
California AB 2003: Pupil health: suicide prevention.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.