California 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 838 — Pupil instruction: model curriculum: 2016 presidential election.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law requires the Instructional Quality Commission to recommend curriculum frameworks to the State Board of Education. Existing law defines "curriculum framework" as an outline of the components of a given course of study designed to provide state direction to school districts in the provision of instructional programs. This bill would require the commission to develop a model curriculum on the 2016 presidential election for pupils enrolled in secondary school government courses, for voluntary use by educators. The bill would specify various topics to be addressed in the model curriculum. The bill would require the state board to adopt, modify, or reject the model curriculum recommended by the commission. The bill, following the adoption by the state board of the model curriculum in accordance with a specified timeline, would require the Superintendent of Public Instruction to post the model curriculum on its Internet Web site for use on a voluntary basis by educators. The bill, beginning in the school year immediately following adoption of the model curriculum by the state board, would encourage local educational agencies and charter schools to use the model curriculum to provide instruction in secondary school government courses.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Held under submission.

  4. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

  5. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  6. Read second time and amended.

  7. From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (April 26).

  8. Referred to Com. on ED.

  9. From printer. May be heard in committee March 19.

  10. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Levine · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Levine

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 838 do?
Existing law requires the Instructional Quality Commission to recommend curriculum frameworks to the State Board of Education. Existing law defines "curriculum framework" as an outline of the components of a given course of study designed to provide state direction to school districts in the provision of instructional programs. This bill would require the commission to develop a model curriculum on the 2016 presidential election for pupils enrolled in secondary school government courses, for voluntary use by educators. The bill would specify various topics to be addressed in the model curriculum. The bill would require the state board to adopt, modify, or reject the model curriculum recommended by the commission. The bill, following the adoption by the state board of the model curriculum in accordance with a specified timeline, would require the Superintendent of Public Instruction to post the model curriculum on its Internet Web site for use on a voluntary basis by educators. The bill, beginning in the school year immediately following adoption of the model curriculum by the state board, would encourage local educational agencies and charter schools to use the model curriculum to provide instruction in secondary school government courses.
Who sponsors AB 838?
AB 838 is sponsored by Levine.
What is the current status of AB 838?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 838?
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