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 source material does not specify who is directly affected by this bill beyond its general intent.

Elementary and Secondary Education Intent

The bill expresses the intention of the California Legislature 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.

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 run schools in specific areas.

Limits and Unknowns

Does not provide details about what the future legislation will include.
The bill does not change any current laws or rules, only sets a goal for lawmakers to work on school-related issues.

Bill History

2026-03-04 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on RLS.
2026-02-20 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 22.
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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