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CA AB1763
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alex Lee
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AI Summary
- Religious holiday or ceremony observance would become an automatic excused absence for students, eliminating the current requirement for written parent/guardian request and principal approval
- Removes religious observance from the "justifiable personal reasons" category that requires prior written permission and moves it to a standalone excused absence category
- Students with excused absences for religious observance would retain the right to complete all missed assignments and tests for full credit within a reasonable time period
- The bill imposes a state-mandated local program on school districts, requiring state reimbursement if the Commission on State Mandates determines implementation costs exist
- Introduced by Assembly Member Lee on February 9, 2026, and amends Section 48205 of the Education Code
Legislative Description
Pupil attendance: excused absences: religious observance.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on ED.
2/23/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/23/2026
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