California AB 1581 — Pupils: data reporting: American Indian and Alaska Native pupils.

California, 20252026. AB 1581: Pupils: data reporting: American Indian and Alaska Native pupils.

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Latest action

September 30, 2026 — Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 881, Statutes of 2026.

Summary

Existing law creates, in the State Department of Education, the American Indian Education Unit to provide technical support to, and proper administrative oversight of, American Indian education programs established by the state in order to ensure that American Indian pupils attending California public schools are able to meet specified challenging academic standards. Existing law establishes the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) , which is maintained by the State Department of Education and consists of pupil data from elementary and secondary schools, as specified, relating to demographic, program participation, enrollment, and statewide assessments, among other things. Existing law requires the system to be used to accomplish specified goals, including to provide school districts and the department access to data, including demographic data, necessary to comply with federal reporting requirements. This bill would require the department to, on or before July 1, 2028, and each July 1 thereafter, post, on the department's internet website, statewide aggregate educational outcome data for the prior school year for pupils who identify as American Indian or Alaska Native, as specified.

Sponsors

• Ramos — primary sponsor
• Patel
• Bonta

Bill text

AB1581 Read version ↗

01/13/26 - Introduced Read version ↗

03/23/26 - Amended Assembly Read version ↗

08/21/26 - Amended Senate Read version ↗

09/02/26 - Enrolled Read version ↗

09/30/26 - Chaptered Read version ↗

Recorded votes

Legislative history

1. September 30, 2026Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 881, Statutes of 2026.
2. September 30, 2026Approved by the Governor.
3. September 8, 2026Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3:30 p.m.
4. August 28, 2026Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 6788.).
5. August 27, 2026In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
6. August 27, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 40. Noes 0.).
7. August 26, 2026From committee: That the measure be returned to Senate Floor for consideration. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 26)
8. August 24, 2026From committee: Be re-referred to Com. on ED. pursuant to Senate Rule 29.10 (b). (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) Re-referred to Com. on ED.
9. August 24, 2026Re-referred to Com. on RLS. pursuant to Senate Rule 29.10 (b).
10. August 24, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
11. August 21, 2026Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
12. August 13, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
13. August 13, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 13).
14. June 22, 2026In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
15. June 10, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (June 10). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
16. May 27, 2026Referred to Com. on ED.
17. May 14, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
18. May 14, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 5042.)
19. May 7, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
20. May 6, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (May 6).
21. March 24, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
22. March 23, 2026Read second time and amended.
23. March 19, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (March 18).
24. February 2, 2026Referred to Com. on ED.
25. January 14, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee February 13.
26. January 13, 2026Read first time. To print.

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