CA AB2865

Requires instruction on alcohol in elementary and secondary schools to include information about excessive alcohol use and its short-term and long-term health risks.

Mandates that alcohol instruction cover excessive drinking, immediate health effects that increase risk of harmful conditions, and how excessive alcohol use can lead to chronic diseases, alcohol-related deaths, and mental health problems including depression and anxiety.

Applies to both elementary schools (regarding the nature of alcohol) and secondary schools (including effects on prenatal development).

School district governing boards must adopt regulations specifying which grade levels and courses will include this instruction.

Authorizes reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for state-mandated costs through the established statutory reimbursement process if the Commission on State Mandates determines costs exist.