California Enacts New Education Laws Addressing AI, Staffing, and Student Support

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new slate of education laws for the 2025–26 legislative session, impacting areas such as artificial intelligence, student data privacy, substitute staffing, English learner reclassification, early math assessments, teacher hiring practices, and options for parent-teacher meetings. Many of these new laws are set to take effect on January 1, 2027, with some requiring state agencies to develop further guidance.