Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Committee forwards bill requiring K–12 coaches to receive mental-health training
Summary
AB 1665, presented by Assemblymember Pacheco, would require school coaches to complete a mental-health training course approved by the California Department of Education; the committee forwarded the bill with amendments after hearing support from medical groups and opposition from several advocacy organizations.
Assemblymember Pacheco presented AB 1665 to the Assembly Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports and Tourism, saying the measure would require K–12 school coaches to complete mental-health training approved by the California Department of Education so they can recognize warning signs and connect students to resources.
"As trusted mentors, coaches are often the first to hear about student athlete mental-health challenges," Pacheco said, arguing the training would equip coaches to…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
