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SB 1133

Pupil instruction: preventative health instruction.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tony Strickland

SB 1133 establishes or modifies preventative health instruction requirements for California K-12 pupils, affecting school health curricula standards.

From committee: Do pass. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (July 1).
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Bill Summary · SB 1133

Legislative bill overview

SB 1133 addresses preventative health instruction requirements for California pupils. The bill was recently introduced and referred to the Rules Committee for assignment and printing. Specific provisions are not yet publicly detailed as the bill is in its earliest legislative stages.

Why is this important

Preventative health education directly affects student wellness, public health outcomes, and the curriculum standards California schools must meet. These policies influence what health topics (nutrition, disease prevention, mental health, etc.) are taught and at what grade levels, impacting educational priorities statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and content definition – Disagreement over what constitutes "preventative health instruction" and which health topics should be mandatory versus optional
  • Implementation and resources – Questions about funding, teacher training requirements, and whether schools have capacity to add or modify health curricula
  • Parental involvement and opt-out provisions – Debate over parental notification, consent requirements, and whether families can exempt students from certain health instruction topics

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

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