California AB1665 mandates mental health training for youth sports coaches.

California AB1665 amends the Education Code to require coaches in youth sports to complete mental health training. Starting from the 2027-28 school year, coaches must undergo initial and biannual training covering mental health topics. The bill emphasizes the importance of well-trained coaches in youth sports, highlighting their role in observing and addressing behavioral health issues in young athletes. The training program will be administered by school districts and will include components such as sport psychology, pedagogy, and physiology.

California AB1665 mandates mental health training for youth sports coaches.

California AB1665 amends the Education Code to require coaches in youth sports to complete mental health training. Starting from the 2027-28 school year, coaches must undergo initial and biannual training covering mental health topics. The bill emphasizes the importance of well-trained coaches in youth sports, highlighting their role in observing and addressing behavioral health issues in young athletes. The training program will be administered by school districts and will include components such as sport psychology, pedagogy, and physiology.