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SB 374

Local educational agencies: annual reporting requirements: IDEA Addendum.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bob Archuleta

SB 374 requires California school districts to add IDEA compliance and special education outcome data to annual state reporting to improve accountability for students with disabilities.

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 580, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · SB 374

Legislative bill overview

SB 374 modifies California's annual reporting requirements for local educational agencies (school districts) by adding new accountability measures related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The bill requires districts to include additional data and compliance information in their annual reports to the state, focusing on special education service delivery and student outcomes.

Why is this important

This bill strengthens transparency and accountability in how California's school districts serve students with disabilities, affecting approximately 800,000 students statewide who receive special education services. Enhanced reporting requirements can help identify systemic gaps in IDEA compliance, resource allocation, and service quality across districts, while also informing parents and policymakers about special education performance metrics.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden: School districts may face increased compliance costs and staff time to collect, organize, and report additional IDEA-related data annually
  • Data standardization: Variations in how districts interpret and report metrics could create inconsistent data quality, limiting meaningful state-level comparisons
  • Privacy concerns: More detailed special education reporting could raise questions about protecting student confidentiality while maintaining transparency

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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