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CA AB2332

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Gonzalez

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the California Department of Education to designate a Dual Language Immersion Coordinator by July 1, 2027, to help local educational agencies share resources and knowledge on dual language immersion programs

  • The Coordinator will serve as the primary contact point for school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education seeking to establish new or expand existing dual language immersion programs

  • Mandates creation of an online directory of all operative dual language immersion programs by January 1, 2028, including school sites, partner languages offered, program models, and contact information

  • Builds on the existing $10 million Dual Language Immersion Grant Program established in 2021-22, which provides grants of up to $380,000 to expand access to dual language learning

  • Requires state reimbursement to local agencies if the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill imposes mandated costs

Legislative Description

Dual language immersion: Dual Language Immersion Coordinator.

Last Action

Referred to Com. on ED.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Education3/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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