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AB 2149CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California AB 2149 requires annual report on state progress in closing pupil achievement gaps

Original title: Pupil achievement: closing the achievement gap: accountability report.

August 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This bill creates a new, recurring accountability mechanism that forces the state to publicly track and recommend improvements for student achievement disparities, directly impacting how local school districts are supported by state policy.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Legislative Analyst's Office

The office is mandated to conduct annual assessments and consult with stakeholders to produce reports.

Local educational agencies

These agencies will be the subject of state recommendations and support strategies developed through the new reporting process.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

AB 2149 requires the to annually assess and report on the state's progress in closing academic achievement gaps for public school students starting December 1, 2028. This report must include specific recommendations to help meet state benchmarks, contingent upon the passage of related legislation.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This bill creates a new, recurring accountability mechanism that forces the state to publicly track and recommend improvements for student achievement disparities, directly impacting how local school districts are supported by state policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the first report be published?
The first report is required to be published on or before December 1, 2028.
What happens if AB 2225 does not pass?
AB 2149 will not become unless AB 2225 is enacted and takes effect on or before January 1, 2027.
Who is responsible for writing the report?
The is responsible for the report, in consultation with education stakeholders.

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Conditional Legislative Dependency

The bill's effectiveness is explicitly tied to the passage of a separate, future-dated bill (AB 2225), creating a legislative dependency chain.

Connected Entities

organizationState Board of EducationExisting body responsible for studying educational conditions.Map →
organizationLegislative Analyst's OfficeThe agency responsible for conducting the annual assessment and reporting to theMap →
organizationState Department of EducationExisting department under the Superintendent of Public Instruction.Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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