Securing adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth is one of the purposes of the California State PTA.
Cosponsored Legislation
California State PTA is proud to co-sponsor these bills that directly affect children, youth and families.
SB 747 (Wiener) – Civil Rights Protection | Support/Co-Sponsor SB 747 creates a legal pathway for people whose constitutional rights have been violated by government officials to seek justice, including the recovery of attorney’s fees and costs. California State PTA co-sponsored this bill because we believe constitutional protections — freedom of speech, due process, equal protection, and more — belong to everyone, including children, immigrants, and families.
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What this means for local members: If a student, parent, or community member experiences a violation of their constitutional rights by a government actor, this bill provides a clearer route to legal remedy — particularly meaningful for families navigating immigration enforcement concerns or other civil rights challenges.
SB 1048 (Becker) – California Seal of Climate Literacy | Support/Co-Sponsor SB 1048 would establish a new State Seal of Climate Literacy to recognize high school graduates who have demonstrated mastery in climate literacy disciplines and attained green skills. California State PTA co-sponsors this bill in keeping with our commitment to K-12 environmental education that connects classroom learning to real-world action and career readiness.
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What this means for local members: High school students who pursue climate literacy coursework and demonstrate green skills will have that achievement officially recognized on their diploma — opening doors to career pathways in California’s growing green economy.
AB 2651 (Bonta) – Informed Parents, Healthy Schools Act | Support AB 2651 would require schools to notify parents when vaccination rates fall below the threshold needed to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. California State PTA supports this bill because transparency around school immunization levels is essential for helping parents make informed decisions to protect their children and the broader school community.
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What this means for local members: Parents would receive direct notification when their child’s school falls below safe vaccination levels — giving families the information they need to assess risk and advocate for a healthy learning environment.
Current Legislation
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VIEW PREVIOUS PTA LEGISLATIVE ACTION REPORTS
Status of Current Legislation
Search current legislation by advocate subject area. Information on California ballot measures is available here. National PTA’s federal legislative information is available here.
- Climate
- Community Concerns
- Civic Engagement
- DEI
- Education
- Health
- Family Engagement
- Budget/Finance/Taxation
Review the complete status and calendar reports of current legislation being followed by California State PTA.
About the California State PTA Legislation Action Committee
California State PTA Legislation Action Committee (LAC) meets during the legislative session and takes action on pending state and federal legislation based on the PTA’s priorities and adopted authorities. The LAC is composed of the Director of Legislation, the State PTA President and President-Elect, the state Legislative Advocacy Team, focus area VPs for Education, Family Engagement and Health & Community Concerns, plus Leg Reps from each of the focus areas, and two district presidents.
For more information, please refer to the Advocacy section of the California State PTA Toolkit. To inquire if a bill is under consideration by the California State PTA, contact the Director of Legislation at legislation@capta.org.
Additional Resources
- Committee Hearing Schedules — Committee hearing schedules of the California Legislature
- Floor Hearing Schedules — Floor hearing schedules of the California Legislature
- California’s State Budget — Information from the California Legislative Analysts Office (LAO)
- California Law by Subject — The State of California’s official database of current California law.