AB 65 mandates that public school and community college employers provide up to 14 weeks of paid leave for employees unable to work due to pregnancy, childbirth, miscarriage, or related medical conditions. This leave is designed to include both prenatal and postnatal periods if the employee is disabled. It prohibits the deduction of this leave from other accrued leave balances and requires employers to maintain health coverage during the leave. Additionally, it eliminates minimum work hour or service length requirements for eligibility.

AB 84 requires educational joint powers authorities and charter schools to conduct annual financial and compliance audits, adhering to specific statutory standards. The bill establishes the Office of the Education Inspector General to ensure these audits are conducted properly and timely. Charter schools must comply with enhanced data reporting requirements, including average daily attendance and financial transparency. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to regulate fiscal practices in charter schools, specifically limiting compensation contracts and ensuring nonsectarian activities.

AB 713 mandates that the University of California, California State University, and California Community Colleges cannot disqualify students from employment based on lacking federal work authorization unless federally mandated or tied to specific employment grants. The bill specifies that student employment should not consider federal prohibitions against hiring undocumented noncitizens relevant, treating such employment as a state benefit. Implementation is required by January 6, 2027, unless deemed inapplicable by the Regents.

Starting with the 2028–29 school year, children must complete one year of kindergarten before entering first grade in public elementary schools. Exceptions exist for children admitted to a California kindergarten judged ready for first grade. This requirement imposes a state-mandated local program. If state-determined costs arise, reimbursements will follow established procedures.

California's SB 1101 requires educational institutions to notify faculty, staff, and students if their personal information is to be shared with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights during investigations or compliance actions. The sharing of personal data is permissible only if mandated by federal or state law. Notifications must detail the types of personal information disclosed. This bill imposes new duties on community college districts and requires state reimbursement for any state-mandated costs.

AB 477 adjusts the local control funding formula to increase salaries for schoolsite employees in California. The bill proposes new base grant amounts and inflation adjustments for funding allocated to county offices, school districts, and charter schools. This aims to account for cost increases and ensure fair compensation from the 2036-37 fiscal year onward.

AB 537 amends the eligibility requirements for the California College Promise to include students enrolled in nine or more semester units, instead of the previous requirement of twelve. The bill prohibits mislabeling other financial aid programs under the California College Promise name, ensuring clarity and disallowing misrepresentation by community colleges and districts.

AB 2098 amends existing workers’ compensation laws, introducing requirements for employees to schedule medical treatments outside work hours when possible. It mandates employer-provided leave during work hours for treatments, aligning with federal and state leave acts. Noncompliance by employers can result in misdemeanors. This measure ensures treatment time does not penalize the employee while reinforcing the employer's responsibility to accommodate necessary medical treatments resulting from workplace injuries. The bill also aligns with both federal Family and Medical Leave and California Family Rights Acts.

This legislative proposal requires educational institutions to classify short-term employees into the permanent service category if they exceed 75% of a school year in their roles, or if they separate and are rehired. This adjustment to employee classification aims to offer greater employment security for short-term employees working within school and community college districts, reflecting changes to enhance their employment conditions.

AB 2197 aims to protect school employees by regulating the solicitation of financial services or products at school workplaces. The bill sets strict conditions, including security measures and transparency requirements for businesses soliciting at schools. It forbids misleading affiliations and incentives to school staff, ensuring fair and clear communication. Additionally, email solicitations must contain specific identifying language to maintain transparency and integrity.

AB 2417 requires the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office to produce and distribute materials explaining retirement plan options like the Defined Benefit and Cash Balance Benefit Programs, and social security to part-time faculty. Additionally, it emphasizes optional participation in these retirement systems, potentially increasing duties for community college districts while subjecting them to state reimbursement mandates.

The bill amends existing law to adjust the California College Promise eligibility, reducing required student enrollment from 12 to 9 semester units. It mandates community colleges notify recipients about their eligibility for the program over two academic years. These changes aim to increase accessibility and encourage participation among community college students by easing the enrollment burden while retaining financial support provisions.

SB 1083 enhances the investigative protocols for allegations of egregious misconduct involving noncertificated school employees. It mandates comprehensive investigation protocols, development of a secure statewide data system for tracking misconduct reports, and imposes confidentiality and evidence preservation requirements on educational agencies. The bill also specifies the role of the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and affirms school responsibilities in conducting and reporting investigations, ensuring robust accountability across both public and private educational entities.

The bill requires that comprehensive school safety plans include measures to prevent unauthorized individuals from accessing school property, specifically during construction, facilities maintenance, and repair projects. This adds new responsibilities for local education agencies, with a provision for state reimbursement if mandated costs are determined.

SB 1262 addresses the management of general fund balances within California community college districts. It mandates that, starting in the 2027–28 fiscal year, these districts' unrestricted general fund balances must not exceed 50% of their expenditures. Further, it restricts fund transfers that would result in fund balances exceeding 33% of expenditures. Violations of these rules require excess funds to be distributed to specific district employees, imposing new operational requirements on the districts.