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CA SB971

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Steven Choi

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

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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