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Committee advances bill to put LGBTQ‑crisis hotline on student ID cards amid safety debate
Summary
AB 727 would require the Trevor Project crisis hotline to appear on student ID cards in California schools; supporters said visible, specialized crisis resources save lives, while opponents raised concerns about linking students to an affiliated online community and online safety.
Assemblymember Mark Gonzales told the committee AB 727 would add the Trevor Project suicide‑crisis hotline to student ID cards in California schools to provide a direct, visible resource for LGBTQ‑identified youth in crisis. Supporters described the Trevor Project as a national suicide‑prevention resource that has handled millions of 988 referrals and that specialized, culturally competent support can be lifesaving.
Bridget McCarthy, board member of the American…
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