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CA AB1955

Bill

Status

Passed

7/15/2024

Primary Sponsor

Chris Ward

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the State Department of Education to develop resources for parents, guardians, and families of LGBTQ pupils, including support groups, safe spaces, counseling services, and community-based organizations.

  • Prohibits school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, and state special schools from enacting or enforcing policies that require employees or contractors to disclose a pupil's sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression without the pupil's consent, unless required by law.

  • Prohibits employees and contractors from being required to disclose information about a pupil's sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression without the pupil's consent, unless otherwise required by state or federal law.

  • Prohibits retaliation or adverse employment actions against school employees for supporting pupils' legal rights, performing work activities consistent with state recommendations, or providing instruction aligned with state content standards and curriculum frameworks.

  • Invalidates any existing school policies, regulations, guidance, or directives that contradict the bill's protections regarding pupil privacy and employee protections.

Legislative Description

Support Academic Futures and Educators for Today’s Youth Act.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 95, Statutes of 2024.

7/15/2024

Committee Referrals

Education6/17/2024
Appropriations5/30/2024
Health5/29/2024
Education5/8/2024
Rules4/25/2024
Appropriations3/21/2024
Education2/20/2024

Full Bill Text

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