State Seal of Climate Literacy.

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 creates a new State Seal of Climate Literacy for California high‑school graduates who demonstrate mastery of climate‑related knowledge and green skills. Participation is voluntary for school districts and charter schools, which may award the seal to students who satisfy criteria the State Superintendent recommends and the State Board adopts. The seal is intended to give students a credential that signals personal agency and readiness for climate‑focused careers or further study.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 72. Noes 3. Page 6375.) Ordered to the Senate. · Aug 24, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Education Committee Hearing
  Education · Jul 1, 2026
• Education Committee Hearing
  Education · Apr 8, 2026
• Education
  Senate Education Committee · Apr 8, 2026

History

1. May 26, 2026Referred to Com. on ED.
2. May 20, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
3. May 19, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 37. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
4. Apr 21, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. Apr 20, 2026From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.
6. Apr 10, 2026Set for hearing April 20.
7. Apr 8, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 3790.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
8. Apr 6, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on ED.
9. Mar 23, 2026Set for hearing April 8.
10. Feb 26, 2026Referred to Com. on ED.
11. Feb 13, 2026From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 15.
12. Feb 12, 2026Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

• Josh Becker (D) · sponsor
• Becker
• Bonta
• Garcia
• Gonzalez

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