Vocational education: youth caregivers.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The bill adds a new section to the Education Code that defines youth caregivers and creates a statewide program to integrate their caregiving duties into vocational education. It requires the state education agencies to develop curriculum, grant high‑school credit for in‑home caregiving, and prepare students for direct‑support jobs. The measure aims to support students who care for family members and reduce dropout rates.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 68. Noes 0. Page 5230.) · May 21, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jun 29, 2026
• Education Committee Hearing
  Education · Jun 17, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 13, 2026
• Education Committee Hearing
  Education · Apr 15, 2026

History

1. Jun 3, 2026Referred to Com. on ED.
2. May 21, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 68. Noes 0. Page 5230.)
3. May 21, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
4. May 14, 2026Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
5. May 13, 2026From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 13).
6. Apr 21, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Apr 20, 2026Read second time and amended.
8. Apr 16, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 15).
9. Apr 7, 2026Re-referred to Com. on ED.
10. Apr 6, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on ED. Read second time and amended.
11. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on ED.
12. Feb 20, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Jeff Gonzalez (R) · sponsor

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