Outline of the state of California
State
California
Encouraged

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Professional Development for Trauma

Category
Professional Development for Trauma

State law encourages districts to provide professional development for school personnel on trauma-informed practices.

California Education Code 48900 Suspension or Expulsion

(2) It is further the intent of the Legislature that the Multi-Tiered System of Supports, which includes restorative justice practices, trauma-informed practices, social and emotional learning, and schoolwide positive behavior interventions and support, may be used to help pupils gain critical social and emotional skills, receive support to help transform trauma-related responses, understand the impact of their actions, and develop meaningful methods for repairing harm to the school community.

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California Welfare and Institutions Code 5886. Mental Health Student Services Act

(e) Funding may also be used to provide other prevention, early intervention, and direct services, including, but not limited to, hiring qualified mental health personnel, professional development for school staff on trauma-informed and evidence-based mental health practices, and other strategies that respond to the mental health needs of children and youth, as determined by the commission.

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