Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 18, 2026
Sponsor: Joshua Hoover (R)
Latest Action
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (July 1). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Jul 2, 2026
Summary
The bill orders the State Department of Education to develop a plan that expands digital wellness instruction for middle and high school students. It adds definitions for AI, digital wellness and media literacy to the Education Code and ties the new plan to the existing mental‑health instruction requirement.
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