09/03/2026
Referral protocols tell staff who receives the concern, how the student reaches professional support, and when trained personnel step in. The goal is a humane response for students experiencing grief, housing instability, or emotional distress.
Read the blog for California’s behavioral-health referral policy requirements. https://ymclegal.com/compliance-checklist-referral-protocols-for-addressing-student-behavioral-health-concerns-education-code-49482/