Section 217 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Generally(a)(1) The department shall develop resources, or, as appropriate, update existing resources, for supports and community resources for the support of parents, guardians, and families of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) pupils and strategies to increase support for LGBTQ pupils and thereby improve overall school and community climate. The resources shall be designed for use in schools operated by a school district or county office of education and charter schools serving pupils in grades 7 to 12, inclusive.(2) The department shall develop the supports and community resources for parents, guardians, and families of LGBTQ pupils in collaboration with parents, guardians, and families of, including, but not limited to, LGBTQ pupils.(b) The department shall periodically update the supports and community resources for the support of parents, guardians, and families of LGBTQ pupils to reflect changes in law.(c)(1) As used in this section, school-based supports and community resources for the support of parents, guardians, and families of LGBTQ pupils include, but are not limited to, all of the following: (A) Parents, guardians, and families of LGBTQ pupils support groups or affinity clubs and organizations.(B) Safe spaces for parents, guardians, and families of LGBTQ pupils.(C) Antibullying and harassment policies and related complaint procedures for parents, guardians, and families to access.(E) School staff who have received antibias or other training aimed at supporting LGBTQ youth and their parents, guardians, and families.(F) Suicide prevention policies and related procedures for parents, guardians, and families to access.(2) As used in this section, community resources for the support of parents, guardians, and families of LGBTQ pupils include, but are not limited to, both of the following:(A) Local community-based organizations that provide support to parents, guardians, and families of LGBTQ youth.(B) Local physical and mental health providers with experience in treating and supporting parents, families, and guardians of LGBTQ youth.Added by Stats 2024 ch 95 (AB 1955),s 3, eff. 1/1/2025.