California Passes New Youth Suicide Prevention Laws

California Passes New Youth Suicide Prevention Laws
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Jamie Joseph
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California has implemented in the last two months three new pieces of legislation aimed at addressing youth suicide and bullying.

AB-1767, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 9, expands existing law that requires suicide prevention programs in schools to start in kindergarten instead of seventh grade. The new policy is required to be ready before the 2020-21 school year.

Jamie Joseph
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Jamie is a California-based reporter covering issues in Los Angeles and state policies for The Epoch Times. In her free time, she enjoys reading nonfiction and thrillers, going to the beach, studying Christian theology, and writing poetry. You can always find Jamie writing breaking news with a cup of tea in hand.
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