AB 2706: Healthcare Information Requirements
Legislation & Policy
(Cabinet Report — July 7, 2015)
Legislation signed last fall by
Governor Jerry Brown requires school districts and charter
schools to add an informational item to their enrollment forms
aimed at educating parents and legal guardians about available
healthcare options and where they can get help signing
up. The new mandate includes 2015-2016 school year as well
as those beginning in 2016 and 2017.
Specifically, the Hernandez bill requires that, for the next
three school years, all public schools and charters provide to
parents or legal guardians information about health care coverage
options and enrollment assistance.
Schools can elect to use a template notice that has been
developed in conjunction with the California Department of
Education, CCHI and the California School Boards Association
among others such as those from All in for Health. Or
they can develop their own information sheet.
You can access customizable flyers and other materials here.
Access the full article here.
