California Department of Education
Senate Bill 939
Advancing Educational Equity. Supporting Neurodivergent Students.
SB 939 updates California Education Code to strengthen bullying prevention and expand access to statewide resources.
For the current school year, Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) are required to:
1 POST designated neurodiversity resources in a clearly visible and accessible location on the LEA website.
Local Neurodiversity Resources & Support (Ventura County)
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Rainbow Connection Family Resource & Empowerment Center
Parent support, IEP guidance, trainings, autism support groups, and developmental disability resources for families across Ventura County.
rainbowconnectionfrc.weebly.com (opens in a new window) -
Autism Society Ventura County
Provides advocacy, community events, support groups, caregiver resources, and local autism services.
www.autismventura.org (opens in a new window) -
Ventura County SELPA
Offers special education and family support resources, community referrals, and disability advocacy information.
www.vcselpa.org/families (opens in a new window) -
211 Ventura County
Connects families to autism services, mental health supports, healthcare, housing, and community assistance programs.
Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211ventura.org (opens in a new window)
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Tri-Counties Regional Center
Provides developmental disability services, case management, and support coordination for eligible individuals and families.
www.tri-counties.org (opens in a new window) -
California DDS Autism Resource Hub
Statewide tools, family supports, mental health resources, and professional guidance related to autism and neurodiversity.
www.dds.ca.gov/initiatives/autism (opens in a new window)
Thank you for your continued leadership in fostering safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments for all students.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of School-Based Health Programs at OSBHP@cde.ca.gov.
- Safe.
- Inclusive.
- Supportive.
- For all students.