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CA SR69

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Roger Niello

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates February 2026 as Montessori Month in California, marking the 119th anniversary of the first Montessori school
  • Recognizes California's hundreds of public and private Montessori schools as valuable educational resources, including the tuition-free California Montessori Project charter network in the Sacramento area
  • Encourages the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to approve a pathway for Montessori-credentialed teachers to obtain Child Development Permits, noting that 12 states already offer similar alternative certification pathways
  • Pays tribute to Dr. Maria Montessori and the Montessori Method, which emphasizes developmental teaching, individualized learning, and principles of peace and responsible citizenship

Legislative Description

Relative to Montessori Month.

Last Action

Read. Adopted. (Ayes 38. Noes 0.)

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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