Dual language immersion: Dual Language Immersion Coordinator.

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 directs the California Department of Education to appoint a Dual Language Immersion Coordinator by July 1, 2027. The coordinator will act as the department’s point of contact for school districts, charter schools, and other local agencies that want to start or expand dual‑language immersion programs, and will maintain an online directory of all active programs. This is intended to improve coordination, share best practices, and increase transparency for families and policymakers.

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Vote

Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 6583.). · Aug 26, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 10, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Education Committee Hearing
  Education · Jun 24, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 6, 2026

History

1. May 27, 2026Referred to Com. on ED.
2. May 14, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 5055.)
3. May 14, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
4. May 7, 2026Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
5. May 6, 2026From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (May 6).
6. Mar 25, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Mar 25, 2026Coauthors revised.
8. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on ED.
9. Feb 20, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
10. Feb 19, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Mark González (D) · sponsor
• Arreguín
• Fong
• Harabedian
• Kalra
• Michelle Rodriguez
• Quirk-Silva
• Solache

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