Many education laws to take effect in 2026 in California

(The Center Square) – As California looks toward 2026, here are the key education laws that will take effect.

In 2025, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a myriad of education-related laws that will go into effect this month. One that has had much debate is Assembly Bill 495, known as the Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025.

Authored by Assemblywoman Celeste Rodriguez, D-San Fernando, the bill claims to provide immigrant families facing deportation with solutions in taking care of their children. The legislation is designed to ensure children are not left vulnerable if a parent is unexpectedly detained by immigration officials.

Under the law, a “nonrelative extended family member” could authorize school-related medical care and enrollment in school for a minor by filling out a Read Entire Article