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CA AB2173

Bill

Status

Passed

7/18/2024

Primary Sponsor

Dawn Addis

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 97 to the California Education Code to establish alternative terminology for special education classifications
  • Allows the term "emotional disturbance" (as defined in federal regulation 34 CFR 300.8(c)(4)) to also be known as "emotional disability" under California state law
  • Applies the alternative terminology throughout the Education Code and California Code of Regulations for special education services provisions
  • Approved by Governor July 18, 2024, with no fiscal impact or new appropriations required

Legislative Description

Special education: emotional disability.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 149, Statutes of 2024.

7/18/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations5/29/2024
Education5/1/2024
Rules4/18/2024
Appropriations3/21/2024
Education2/20/2024

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