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AB-776 • 2026

School administration: school districts.

School administration: school districts.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Garcia
Last action: 2026-02-02
Official status: Died at Desk.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary does not provide details about the specific changes made to the law.

School District Naming Rules

AB-776 makes minor, non-substantive changes to the rules about how new school districts choose their names.

What This Bill Does

Makes minor, non-substantive changes to the existing law that requires the first governing board of a new school district to name the district at its first meeting or as soon as practicable thereafter.

Who It Names or Affects

Newly formed school districts

Terms To Know

Governing board: The group of people who make decisions for a school district.

Limits and Unknowns

It is unclear if this bill will become law because it died at the governor's desk.
Does not specify what the minor changes are.

Bill History

2026-02-02 California Legislative Information
Died at Desk.
2025-02-19 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
2025-02-18 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 776, as introduced, Garcia.
School administration: school districts.
Existing law requires the first governing board of a new school district to name the district at the first meeting or as soon as practicable thereafter, as specified.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to those provisions.

Current Bill Text

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