AB 2460: Pupil health: mental health: model referral protocols.

The bill aims to improve pupil health by updating the model referral protocols for addressing pupil behavioral health concerns. The protocols will now include guidance on providing equity-centered mental health supports in case of a local emergency related to immigration enforcement activities or deportations of pupils or their family members. School districts and local educational agencies will be required to adopt updated policies on referral protocols by July 1, 2028. These policies must include procedures for referrals to behavioral health professionals and support services, and can be based on the updated model referral protocols or developed in consultation with stakeholders. The bill also requires the state department of education to post the updated model referral protocols on its website by July 1, 2027. If the commission on state mandates determines that the bill contains cost…