CA AB2609

Reduces the maximum probationary period for classified community college employees from one year to 6 months or 130 days of paid service, whichever is longer.

Changes do not apply to existing collective bargaining agreements entered into before January 1, 2021, until those agreements expire or are renewed.

Makes minor language updates to existing disciplinary procedures, including replacing gendered pronouns with neutral language.

Applies only to community college districts that do not use the merit system outlined in Education Code Article 3.