WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. (WCIA) — The Conejo Valley Unified School District is facing a significant financial setback after losing millions of dollars in funding for mental health services. The cutbacks have raised concerns about the district’s ability to provide adequate support for students’ mental health needs.
Alys Martinez reports from Westlake High School, where educators and administrators are grappling with the impact of the funding loss. The reduction in resources threatens to undermine efforts to address the growing mental health challenges among students in the district.
Details on the exact amount of the funding cut and its long-term implications are still emerging. However, school officials have expressed deep concerns over how the loss will affect students’ access to essential mental health services.