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CA SB971
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Steven Choi
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AI Summary
- Authorizes local health departments to establish older adult education programs in collaboration with school districts, libraries, faith institutions, and community organizations
- Requires programs to include communal meals and instruction in digital literacy, fall prevention, physical activity, nutrition, health care navigation, emergency preparedness, and civic engagement/emotional well-being
- Permits school districts to serve as fiscal agents for these programs and use available local, public health, or philanthropic funds
- Prohibits school districts from being required to divert funding from existing adult education or K-12 programs to support older adult education programs
- Introduced February 4, 2026, with bipartisan support from multiple Senators and Assembly Members
Legislative Description
Local health departments: older adult education programs.
Last Action
Set for hearing March 25.
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Health2/11/2026
Rules2/4/2026
Full Bill Text
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