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CA AB2056
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Alvarez
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AI Summary
- Expands the World Language Teacher Exchange and Recruitment Law of 1963 to include county offices of education and charter schools, not just school districts
- Removes the one-year time limit on teacher exchange positions with foreign countries
- Expressly authorizes teacher exchanges with Mexico and allows J-1 visa sponsors designated by the U.S. Department of State to place Mexican teachers in California schools
- Changes State Board of Education regulations from mandatory to optional and removes the requirement for the Department of Education to administer the program
- Establishes program purposes including fostering cross-cultural understanding, strengthening international collaboration, and providing California students access to bilingual instruction
Legislative Description
Teachers: exchange programs: local educational agencies.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on ED.
3/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Education3/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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