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Board advances first reading of revised student mental‑health policy after heated public comment on parental consent
Summary
After a lengthy public-comment period raising parental-consent and clarity concerns, the board approved a first reading of revised BP 51 41.5 and directed staff to return with edits for a second reading by Feb. 10.
The Modesto City Schools Board on Jan. 20 completed a first reading of a revised student mental‑health board policy that district staff say aligns board language with recent changes to state education and family codes. Senior Director Tony Lomeli introduced the draft, which updates staff training requirements, referral protocols and references to telehealth and coping strategies.
The item drew sustained public comment. Multiple parents and residents urged clearer parental involvement requirements and pushed back against language they said could allow students age 12 and older to access mental‑health services without parental consent. Pamela LaChapelle said parts of…
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