Establishes a grant program to address youth violence, chronic absenteeism, and behavioral health needs in California's central valley.

California SB1181 establishes the Central Valley Violence Prevention, Pupil Wellness, and School Safety Grant Pilot Program. The program aims to support communities facing challenges related to youth violence, chronic absenteeism, behavioral health needs, substance abuse, gang involvement, and emerging digital threats. The State Department of Education, in consultation with the Office of Emergency Services, will administer the program, awarding grants to eligible entities in Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tulare counties.

Establishes a grant program to address youth violence, chronic absenteeism, and behavioral health needs in California's central valley.

California SB1181 establishes the Central Valley Violence Prevention, Pupil Wellness, and School Safety Grant Pilot Program. The program aims to support communities facing challenges related to youth violence, chronic absenteeism, behavioral health needs, substance abuse, gang involvement, and emerging digital threats. The State Department of Education, in consultation with the Office of Emergency Services, will administer the program, awarding grants to eligible entities in Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tulare counties.