Bill Text: CA SCR64 | 2025-2026 | Regular Session | Chaptered
Bill Title: Student Mental Health Awareness Week in California.
Sponsorship: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-1)
Status: (Passed) 2025-07-03 - Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 121, Statutes of 2025. [SCR64 Detail]
Download: California-2025-SCR64-Chaptered.html
Senate Concurrent Resolution
No. 64
CHAPTER 121
Relative to Student Mental Health Awareness Week in California.
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Secretary of State
July 03, 2025.
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LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SCR 64, Rubio.
Student Mental Health Awareness Week in California.
This measure would recognize May 5, 2025, to May 9, 2025, inclusive, as Student Mental Health Awareness Week in California.
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WHEREAS, Childhood and adolescence are critical periods for physical, emotional, and mental development; and
WHEREAS, Mental health significantly influences how children and adolescents think, feel, and act, shaping their overall well-being throughout life; and
WHEREAS, Mental health challenges among children and youth can profoundly impact their learning, behavior, and emotional regulation; and
WHEREAS, Students today are increasingly exposed to the widespread influence of social media, which can contribute to negative psychological effects; and
WHEREAS, According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 42 percent of high school students report experiencing persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, marking a 50-percent increase over the past decade; and
WHEREAS, Fostering student mental health requires a concerted effort to create safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments that promote respect, kindness, and a reduction in mental health stigma; and
WHEREAS, Early identification and treatment of mental and behavioral health challenges are essential for cultivating a healthy student body and school community; and
WHEREAS, Schools play a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, fostering a sense of belonging, and strengthening support systems for students and families; and
WHEREAS, Embedding mental health services within schools lowers barriers to access, improves student outcomes, and promotes equity for historically underserved populations, including homeless and foster youth; and
WHEREAS, Supporting the mental health of teachers and school staff enhances student services and contributes to a more empathetic and understanding school environment; and
WHEREAS, School-based mental health programs should address trauma, including the impacts of racial injustice, while promoting resilience, healing, and academic success for all students; and
WHEREAS, Pupil personnel services credentialholders specializing in school counseling, school social work, or school psychology, as well as school nurses, specialize in preventive and intervention-based mental and behavioral health services within school settings; and
WHEREAS, Licensed clinical social workers, licensed educational psychologists, professional clinical counselors, and licensed marriage and family therapists support school-based mental health professionals by offering therapeutic interventions both in schools and in the community; and
WHEREAS, Prioritizing mental and behavioral health in schools and providing students with resources can help reduce stigma and cultivate a culture of support and compassion within schools and communities; and
WHEREAS, It is essential to designate a week that is dedicated to recognizing and addressing student mental health to support the well-being of California’s students; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby recognizes May 5, 2025, to May 9, 2025, inclusive, as Student Mental Health Awareness Week in California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
