CA AB1034

Requires teacher credentialing programs to include a basic understanding of youth mental health as part of the existing health education curriculum for preliminary multiple subject, single subject, and education specialist teaching credentials

Amends Section 44259 of the Education Code to add youth mental health training alongside existing health education topics like nutrition, CPR, and substance abuse education

Legislature finds that at least one in five California youth live with mental health challenges and that mental health education reduces stigma and increases help-seeking behavior

States the intent is to ensure all California teachers receive mental health training before entering the classroom

Approved by Governor and filed with Secretary of State on July 14, 2025