Stockdale Valedictorian Who Helped Write California Mental Health Law Heads to Harvard

Ishmeet Singh, a Stockdale High School valedictorian, has already made a significant impact on California mental health policy before graduating. He helped draft and pass Senate Bill 1063, which requires QR codes on student IDs linking to mental health resources.

- Singh noticed classmates struggling with addiction and mental health issues as a freshman. - He proposed placing QR codes on student IDs to streamline access to help.

- The bill passed unanimously in both the California Senate and Assembly. - Singh also developed AI models for brain tumor detection, earning third place at a major science fair.

Now heading to Harvard, Singh plans to continue blending science, technology, and public policy to solve real-world problems.