California Education Code

§ 32100

EDC § 32100 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 1 · Title 1 · Part 19 · Ch. 1 · Art. 10

Statute text

(a)It is the intent of the Legislature that school districts, schools operated by county offices of education, charter schools, private schools, and state special schools and diagnostic centers operated by the department be safe and nurturing places for pupils that are free of fear and threats of violence and free of violent crimes and sexual offenses committed by, or intended to be committed by, other pupils, school employees, volunteers, and contractors.

(b)On or before July 1, 2026, each governing board of a school district, county board of education, and governing body of a charter school or private school, and the department, for purposes of state special schools and diagnostic centers operated by the department, shall do both of the following:

(1)Adopt written policies that promote safe environments for pupil learning and engagement, consistent with the legislative intent specified in subdivision (a), and that do both of the following:

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 460, Sec. 1. (SB 848) Effective January 1, 2026.