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(a) On or before July 1, 2024, the Superintendent shall convene an advisory task force to identify the statewide needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and plus (LGBTQ+) pupils and to assist in implementing supportive policies and initiatives to address LGBTQ+ pupil education, including, but not limited to, all of the following:(1) An assessment of pupil mental health and feelings of safety and support within the state.
(2) The adequacy and availability of inclusive and safe access to school facilities within the state.
(3) The adequacy and quality of, and access to, inclusive
instructional material and school curriculum within the state.
(4) An assessment of the implementation of the policies and procedures on the prevention of, response to, and oversight of, bullying and harassment within the state to determine the effectiveness of policies and programs.
(5) The adequacy and availability of inclusive participation in campus activities within the state.
(b) The advisory task force members shall include 11 members representative of all of the following groups:
(1) Three pupils identifying as members of the LGBTQ+ community who are enrolled in a California high school.
(2) One school administrator currently employed by a local educational agency.
(3) Two certificated school teachers currently employed by a local educational agency.
(4) One licensed physician and surgeon, with a preference for one who practices LGBTQ+ affirming care.
(5) Two mental health professionals, with a preference for those who practice LGBTQ+ affirming care.
(6) One community LGBTQ+ advocate, with a preference for one with programmatic expertise.
(7) One representative from the Office of Health Equity established by the State Department of Public Health.
(c) (1) To the extent practicable, the members of the advisory task force shall represent the geographical, racial, ethnic,
socioeconomic, cultural, physical, and educational diversity of California’s LGBTQ+ community.
(2) Members of the advisory task force shall be selected by the Superintendent.
(3) The Superintendent shall place a particular emphasis on identifying at-promise or disadvantaged LGBTQ+ pupils to serve as the high school members of the advisory task force.
(d) (1) On or before January 1, 2026, the advisory task force shall report their findings and recommendations to the Legislature, the Superintendent, and the Governor. At the request of any member of the advisory task force, the report may include minority findings and recommendations.
(2) The requirement for submitting a report imposed under paragraph (1) is inoperative
on January 1, 2028, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code.
(3) A report to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.