CA SB904

Removes the requirement that defendants show "reasonable cause to believe that they will not abuse controlled substances in the future" to successfully complete drug treatment under Proposition 36.

Requires courts to order defendants convicted of controlled substance offenses to complete education or treatment programs that meet specific standards including education about how substances affect the body and brain, overdose recognition, and dangers of drug use.

Mandates county drug program administrators, courts, and probation departments design and implement an approval and renewal process for controlled substance education and treatment programs.

Requires courts to recommend in writing that defendants sentenced to state prison for controlled substance offenses participate in education or treatment programs while imprisoned.

Clarifies that the minimum 20 hours of drug diversion program education or counseling must include specific content on substance effects, physical dependence, overdose response, and dangers of controlled substances.