CA SB11

Requires California State University (CSU) trustees to employ one full-time equivalent mental health counselor per 1,500 students enrolled at each CSU campus, with preference for full-time staff reflecting student body diversity.

Mandates CSU campuses conduct surveys and focus groups every three years by November 1st to assess student mental health needs, emotional well-being, sense of belonging, and academic success, with particular attention to students of color and LGBTQ+ students.

Requires CSU trustees to report to the Legislature every three years on mental health counselor funding, employment numbers by campus, student appointment wait times, and data on attempted suicides (without personally identifiable information).

Establishes the CSU Mental Health Professionals Act to provide one-time grants to CSU students who commit to completing clinical training hours in California and obtaining mental health counselor licensure, with CSU prioritizing hiring of grant recipients.

Creates the Mental Health Professionals Fund as a depository for appropriated funds, contingent on Legislature appropriation through the annual Budget Act or other statute for program implementation.