State Seal of Civic Engagement.

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 amends California’s Education Code so that when the State Board of Education revises the criteria for the State Seal of Civic Engagement, the Superintendent must add a requirement that students demonstrate an understanding of preserving democracy, including the free press, libraries, compulsory education, and the federalist system. It affects K‑12 pupils seeking the seal, the agencies that set the award standards, and school districts that choose to participate. The change is intended to strengthen civic education by emphasizing democratic institutions.

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Vote

Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 80. Noes 0. Page 3292.). · Sep 11, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 29, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jul 7, 2025
• Education Committee Hearing
  Education · Jun 25, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 7, 2025

History

1. Oct 13, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 692, Statutes of 2025.
2. Oct 13, 2025Approved by the Governor.
3. Sep 23, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
4. Sep 11, 2025Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 80. Noes 0. Page 3292.).
5. Sep 10, 2025Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2822.).
6. Sep 10, 2025In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
7. Sep 8, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
8. Sep 4, 2025Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
9. Aug 29, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
10. Aug 29, 2025From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 29).
11. Jul 7, 2025In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
12. Jun 25, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (June 25). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

The 12 most recent of 26 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Jackson · sponsor

Bill text

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