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CA AB1750

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Caloza

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School and community college employees who exhaust all available sick leave and remain absent due to illness or accident would receive full salary for an additional 5-month period, replacing the current system of differential pay or 50% salary
  • Applies to certificated employees, classified employees, academic employees, and classified community college employees
  • Repeals Education Code Sections 44983 and 87786, which previously allowed districts to opt for a 50% salary alternative during extended illness absences
  • Introduced by Assembly Member Caloza on February 9, 2026, amending 14 sections of the Education Code
  • Parental leave provisions remain separate, with districts still able to choose between differential pay systems or 50% salary for the 12-workweek parental leave period after sick leave is exhausted

Legislative Description

School and community college employees: absences due to illness or accident.

Last Action

Referred to Coms. on P. E. & R., HIGHER ED. and ED.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Employment and Retirement3/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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