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AB 1310

School accountability: school climate report.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Gail Pellerin

AB 1310 requires regular CHKS testing for grades 5–12, uses results in accountability, and mandates annual school climate reports with improvement plans when thresholds are met.

In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
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Bill Summary · AB 1310

AB 1310 — School accountability: school climate report

Status: In committee (Set, first hearing; hearing canceled at author’s request)
Introduced: February 21, 2025 (Asm. Pellerin)

Purpose

AB 1310 strengthens school climate measurement and transparency by (1) requiring regular administration of the California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) for grades 5–12, (2) adding CHKS results as a school‑climate measurement for the state’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) priorities/California School Dashboard, and (3) requiring local educational agencies (LEAs) to prepare, present, and publish an annual School Climate Report — and, when triggered, a School Climate Improvement Report (SCIR).

Key provisions

  • CHKS administration: Beginning in the 2026–27 school year, each school district, county office of education, and charter school serving pupils in grades 5–12 must administer the CHKS at least once every two years.
  • Use of CHKS in accountability: CHKS results are added as a measurement for the state’s school climate priority and the California School Dashboard local indicators.
  • School Climate Report (annual): Beginning 2026–27, each LEA must annually compile a school climate report containing data required under LCAP related to pupil engagement and school climate (referencing Education Code §52060(d)(5)–(6)).
  • School Climate Improvement Report (SCIR) — triggers and content:
    • The bill establishes a 70% threshold in specified CHKS categories; per the bill digest, an LEA must develop an SCIR if CHKS results fall below an average of 70% in those categories or if the LEA meets the specified threshold for two consecutive administrations (see bill text for exact metric definitions).
    • The SCIR must describe identified deficiencies, specific additional measures the LEA will implement to address concerns, and, where applicable, a plan to improve school climate.
  • Public presentation and posting:
    • The school climate report (and SCIR, if required) must be presented as a dedicated agenda item at a regularly scheduled governing board meeting for discussion and public input.
    • The report must be posted on the LEA’s website within 30 days of that presentation.
  • Definitions: “Local educational agency” means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.

Who is affected

  • LEAs serving grades 5–12 (school districts, county offices of education, charter schools) — additional survey administration, reporting, and public engagement duties.
  • Governing boards must schedule agenda time and oversee presentation.
  • The public and school communities gain increased transparency on school climate data and improvement plans.

Timeline & procedural notes

  • CHKS requirement begins 2026–27, with biennial administration thereafter.
  • Bill introduced Feb 21, 2025; has been amended and re‑referred to Assembly Education Committee; April 25 hearing was set but canceled at the author’s request.
  • Digest lists a 70% threshold trigger; consult the bill text for precise metric definitions and any amendments.

Fiscal and legal considerations

  • The measure creates new duties for LEAs and is identified as a state‑mandated local program. If the Commission on State Mandates finds the bill imposes reimbursable costs, reimbursement would follow existing statutory procedures.
  • No appropriation is attached; fiscal committee review noted.

Potential impacts

  • Increased LEA workload for CHKS administration, data analysis, public reporting, and developing improvement plans where triggers are met.
  • Greater public transparency and a formal mechanism for identifying and addressing school climate deficiencies.
  • Possible need for LEAs to allocate resources (staff time, interventions) or seek state reimbursement if costs are deemed mandated.

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

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