A428

Establishes student-athlete mental health specialists in school districts and public institutions of higher education; creates student-athlete mental health registry; makes appropriation.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Establishes student-athlete mental health specialists in school districts and public institutions of higher education; creates student-athlete mental.

The bill requires the appointment of student-athlete mental health specialists at public school districts and public institutions of higher education. These specialists are responsible for screening student-athletes for mental health issues, providing mental health support, and monitoring the impact of sports-related injuries on student-athletes’ mental health. The bill also mandates the creation of a student-athlete mental health policy and the establishment of central registries to collect and analyze screening data.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee