California Health and Safety Code

§ 438

HSC § 438 Effective Jun 27, 2019Div. 1 · Part 1.5

Statute text

The Office of the Surgeon General is hereby established within the California Health and Human Services Agency. The office shall be responsible for all of the following:

(a)Raising public awareness on and coordinating policies governing scientific screening and treatment for toxic stress and adverse childhood events.

(b)Advising the Governor, the Secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency, and policymakers on a comprehensive approach to address health issues and challenges, including toxic stress and adverse childhood events, as effectively and early as possible.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 38, Sec. 12. (SB 78) Effective June 27, 2019.