California School ID Cards Update for Districts and School Photographers

Effective July 1, 2025, all California schools (public, private, and charter) serving grades 7–12 must comply with updated ID card regulations under Senate Bills 972 and 316, aimed at improving student mental health and safety.

What Must Be Printed on Student ID Cards:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

• QR Code linking to county-specific mental health resources

At IDSuperShop, we make compliance easy with online solutions you can order today, whether you’re a school administrator or a school photographer.

Solutions You Can Buy Online:

Pre-Printed Student ID Cards

Perfect for single-sided printers. Save time by printing only the front of your card while meeting all SB-972 and SB-316 requirements with a compliant pre-printed back.

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Dual-Sided ID Card Printers

Upgrade your system to print both sides with ease and flexibility. Perfect for custom layouts with hotline numbers and QR codes.

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ID Card Design Software

Redesign your templates to include required information. Compatible with most printer models.

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QR Code Add-On Services

Easily generate and print QR codes linking to your county’s mental health resource site.

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