AB 1034: Teacher credentialing: programs of professional preparation: youth mental health.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified December 7, 2025

What AB 1034 does, verified December 7, 2025

The bill aims to amend the education code to require a program of professional preparation for teacher credentialing to include a basic understanding of youth mental health, in addition to existing health education requirements. This includes studying the physiological and sociological effects of substance abuse and tobacco use. The updated program must address the importance of youth mental health to prepare teachers to support students' overall well-being.

Bill journey

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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 46, Statutes of 2025. (2025-05-23)Alert me

Author and sponsors

Asm. Anamarie Avila FariasAuthor · California State Assembly

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Recent actions22 total · showing 5

Jul. 14, 2025	Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 46, Statutes of 2025.
Jul. 14, 2025	Approved by the Governor.
Jul. 11, 2025	Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 11 a.m.
Jul. 03, 2025	Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 35. Noes 0. Page 1932.).
Jul. 03, 2025	In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.

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