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SB-1251 • 2026

Elementary and secondary education.

Elementary and secondary education.

Education
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
McGuire
Last action
2026-03-04
Official status
Referred to Com. on RLS.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary does not provide specific details on what future legislation might include or how it will affect schools' operations, only that there is an intention to create such laws.

Elementary and Secondary Education Intent

The bill expresses the California Legislature's intention to create future laws related to elementary and secondary education.

What This Bill Does

  • Expresses the intent of the California Legislature to enact subsequent legislation relating to elementary and secondary education.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The California Legislature, as it is responsible for making new laws.
  • Local educational agencies that provide instruction from kindergarten through grade 12.

Terms To Know

Legislature
The group of people who make laws for a state or country.
Local educational agencies (LEAs)
School districts and other organizations that provide education to students in specific areas.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not specify what the future legislation will include.
  • The bill does not change any current laws or regulations about schools at this time.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-04 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on RLS.

  2. 2026-02-20 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 22.

  3. 2026-02-19 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Official Summary Text

SB 1251, as introduced, McGuire.
Elementary and secondary education.
Existing law establishes a system of elementary and secondary education in this state, under which local educational agencies provide instruction to pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, at schoolsites throughout the state.
This bill would express the intent of the Legislature to enact subsequent legislation relating to elementary and secondary education.

Current Bill Text

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