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CA AB1967

Bill

Status

Passed

9/26/2012

Primary Sponsor

Tom Ammiano

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Instructional Quality Commission and State Board of Education to include organ procurement and tissue donation in health and science curriculum frameworks during the next submission cycle following the bill's effective date.

  • Establishes that more than 21,000 Californians (21 percent of the national total) are on the organ transplant waiting list, with only 18 percent of California drivers currently registered as organ or tissue donors.

  • Directs curriculum inclusion to ensure individuals can make informed decisions about organ and tissue donation when applying for California driver's licenses.

  • Addresses the need for public education about organ and tissue donation in schools.

Legislative Description

Pupil instruction: health and science education: organ

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 582, Statutes of 2012.

9/26/2012

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/28/2012
Education6/14/2012
Rules5/31/2012
Appropriations4/25/2012
Education3/8/2012

Full Bill Text

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