CA AB766

Amends existing law to require the State Department of Public Health to establish a grant program providing technical assistance and funding for expansion, renovation, and development of school health centers in California.

Establishes four types of grants: planning grants ($25,000-$50,000 for 6-12 months), facilities and startup grants ($20,000-$250,000 per year for 3 years), sustainability grants ($25,000-$125,000 per year for 3 years), and technical assistance grants through competitive bidding.

School health centers must provide comprehensive services including medical, oral health, mental health, and health education; work in partnership with school nurses; and serve all registered students regardless of ability to pay.

Requires the department to give grant funding preference to schools in federally medically underserved areas, schools with high percentages of low-income, uninsured, or Medi-Cal-eligible children and youth, schools with large LEP student populations, schools in health professional shortage areas, and low-performing schools.

Mandates annual evaluation by outside evaluator to document establishment and sustainability of school health centers, with results posted on the department's website.