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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 29, 2024 | CA | AB 2906 | Prohibits the use of Foster Youth's Benefit for their Care | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 0) |
| June 27, 2024 | CA | AB 1955 | Prohibits School Districts From Mandating Parental Notification of Student Pronouns | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 16) |
| May 22, 2024 | CA | AB 2711 | Prohibits Suspension of Students who Disclose Substance Abuse in Order to Seek Support or Services | Bill Passed - House (59 - 8) |
| May 21, 2024 | CA | AB 2064 | Establishes the Community Violence Interdiction Grant Program to Give Communities Funding to Decrease Levels of Violence | Bill Passed - House (64 - 7) |
| May 21, 2024 | CA | AB 2226 | Requires Children to Attend and Complete Kindergarten as Part of California State Education | Bill Passed - House (61 - 11) |
| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/29 | AB 2906 | Prohibits the use of Foster Youth's Benefit for their Care | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 0) |
| 6/27 | AB 1955 | Prohibits School Districts From Mandating Parental Notification of Student Pronouns | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 16) |
| 5/22 | AB 2711 | Prohibits Suspension of Students who Disclose Substance Abuse in Order to Seek Support or Services | Bill Passed - House (59 - 8) |
| 5/21 | AB 2064 | Establishes the Community Violence Interdiction Grant Program to Give Communities Funding to Decrease Levels of Violence | Bill Passed - House (64 - 7) |
| 5/21 | AB 2226 | Requires Children to Attend and Complete Kindergarten as Part of California State Education | Bill Passed - House (61 - 11) |