A grieving mother in Los Angeles is pushing for a new California law that would require student IDs to include a crisis hotline specifically for LGBTQ+ youth. Her teenage son died by suicide, and she’s now advocating for better mental health support after the Trump administration removed an LGBTQ+ option from the national suicide prevention lifeline.

Editor’s Note: This story hits hard because it’s about a parent turning personal tragedy into action—trying to prevent other families from suffering the same loss. It also highlights how policy decisions (like cutting specialized crisis services) can have real, life-or-death consequences for vulnerable groups. If passed, this small change—a number on a student ID—could be a lifeline for struggling LGBTQ+ teens.