SB 1181CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California SB 1181 creates grant program for school violence prevention and student wellness

Original title: Violence Prevention, Pupil Wellness, and School Safety Grant Program.

August 13, 2026

Education School Safety Violence Prevention Mental Health Grant Programs ViolencePrevention,PupilWellness,andSchoolSafetyGrantProgram

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The Frame

What this does

This bill creates a new funding mechanism for school safety and mental health services, requiring the state to evaluate the success of these investments before continuing the program.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

School districts

They are eligible to apply for and receive grant funding for safety and wellness initiatives.

County behavioral health departments

They are required to be consulted by the State Department of Education during the development of program guidelines.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

SB 1181 requires the State Department of Education to establish a grant program for school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools to fund violence prevention and student wellness initiatives. The bill mandates that the department report on the program's effectiveness to the Legislature by January 1, 2029.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This bill creates a new funding mechanism for school safety and mental health services, requiring the state to evaluate the success of these investments before continuing the program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to apply for these grants?

Eligible applicants include school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools.

What will the grant money be used for?

The funds are intended for violence prevention, pupil wellness, and public safety initiatives.

When will we know if the program is working?

The State Department of Education is required to submit an evaluation report to the Legislature by January 1, 2029.

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Evidence-based mandate

The bill explicitly ties future funding and program continuation to a formal evaluation report due in 2029, signaling a focus on data-driven outcomes.

State Department of Education Legislature

Connected Entities

organizationOffice of Emergency Services“Consulted by the Department of Education to develop program guidelines.”Map →

organizationState Department of Education“The department responsible for establishing and administering the grant program.”Map →

organizationLegislature“The body responsible for appropriating funds and receiving the final effectivene”Map →

Sources

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