Ed. Code, § 51926 · Article 6. Mandatory Mental Health Education
Ed. Code, § 51926
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Instruction and materials required pursuant to this article shall satisfy all of the following:
(a) Be appropriate for use with pupils of all races, genders, sexual orientations, and ethnic and cultural backgrounds, pupils with disabilities, and English learners.
(b) Be accessible to pupils with disabilities, including, but not limited to, providing a modified curriculum, materials and instruction in alternative formats, and auxiliary aids.
(c) Not reflect or promote bias against any person on the basis of any category protected by Section 220.
(d) Be coordinated with any existing on-campus mental health providers including, but not limited to, providers with a pupil personnel services credential, who may be immediately called upon by pupils for assistance.
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History
Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 675, Sec. 2. (SB 224) Effective January 1, 2022.
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