California Association of Private Special Education Schools (CAPSES), supports AB 1133 (Achadijan), an act to amend Section 4380 of the Welfare and Instructions Code, relating to mental health.
The amendment expands the definition of an eligible pupil to include those attending a state preschool program at a publicly funded elementary school and those in transitional kindergarten. Furthermore, the amendment would include establishing standards and methodology for the school-based early mental health intervention and prevention services support program.
Early mental health intervention and prevention can help reduce the personal, social and economic toll mental health has on an individual and more importantly; reduces the risk of lifelong disabilities, incarceration or suicide.