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LAUSD highlights school‑based psychiatric social workers and student programs, staff warn budget cuts could threaten consistency
Summary
District health officials and two school sites described PSW-led programs, telehealth and student‑led initiatives; presenters and board members expressed concern that looming budget cuts and staff turnover could disrupt services shown to build trust and improve school climate.
Los Angeles Unified officials told the Committee on School Culture and Climate that school‑based psychiatric social workers (PSWs), wellness centers and partner programs are central to the district’s approach to student mental health — but presenters warned that staffing stability and budget pressures could put that work at risk.
Dr. Malhotra, the district’s chief medical director for student wellness, outlined a multi‑tiered model that uses PSWs, clinics, telehealth and community partners to reach students. "Our PSWs build those connections every day," Malhotra said, and the presentation cited more than 60,000 student connections to mental‑health…
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