Focuses on teaching children how to think and act in emotional and social situations according to program standards. The bill would require the California Department of Education to create a statewide social-emotional learning (SEL) and behavioral health program for all students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The program would include universal lessons, coping and stress-management skills, positive behavior strategies, restorative justice practices, and early ways to identify and refer students who need more help. School districts, county offices of education, and charter schools would be required to implement the program according to state guidance, supported by existing funds from the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative.
Focuses on teaching children how to think and act in emotional and social situations according to program standards. The bill would require the California Department of Education to create a statewide social-emotional learning (SEL) and behavioral health program for all students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The program would include universal lessons, coping and stress-management skills, positive behavior strategies, restorative justice practices, and early ways to identify and refer students who need more help. School districts, county offices of education, and charter schools would be required to implement the program according to state guidance, supported by existing funds from the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative.
