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AB 1653: Pupil instruction: health framework: heat illness.
What AB 1653 does, verified August 24, 2026
The bill aims to improve pupil instruction by adding a health framework to the "health framework for California public schools." The framework will include specific content related to preventing and recognizing heat illness in students. This content will be based on guidance from the state department of public health and policies adopted by the California Interscholastic Federation. The goal is to enhance the instructional quality commission's recommendations to the state board of education.
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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 70, Statutes of 2026. (2026-07-13)Alert me
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| Jul. 13, 2026 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 70, Statutes of 2026. |
| Jul. 13, 2026 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Jul. 02, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. |
| Jun. 25, 2026 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Jun. 25, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 5015.). |
Latest bill textChaptered version, July 13, 2026 · 406 words
Assembly Bill No. 1653
CHAPTER 70
An act to add Section 51900.4 to the Education Code, relating to pupil instruction.
[ Approved by Governor July 13, 2026. Filed with Secretary of State July 13, 2026. ]
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AB 1653, Lackey. Pupil instruction: health framework: heat illness.
Existing law establishes the Instructional Quality Commission and requires the commission to, among other things, recommend curriculum frameworks to the State Board of Education.
This bill would require the commission, during the next revision of the publication “Health Framework for California Public Schools,” to consider including, and recommending for adoption by the state board, specific content related to the prevention of, and recognizing and responding to the signs and symptoms of, heat illness, as described, and, for those purposes, to consider relevant guidance issued by the State Department of Public Health and policies adopted by the California Interscholastic Federation, as specified.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
Section 51900.4 is added to the Education Code, to read:51900.4.
(a) (1) During the next revision of the publication “Health Framework for California Public Schools” (health framework), the Instructional Quality Commission shall consider including, and recommending for adoption by the state board, specific content related to the prevention of, and recognizing and responding to the signs and symptoms of, heat illness.(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the commission shall consider relevant heat illness prevention measures, heat illness signs and symptoms, and heat illness responses, as addressed by guidance issued by the State Department of Public Health and policies adopted by the California Interscholastic Federation.
(b) For purposes of subdivision (a), all of the following apply:
(1) “Prevention of heat illness” includes, but is not limited to, measures to stay cool, hydrated, connected to others, and informed of heat alerts.
(2) “Recognizing the signs and symptoms of heat illness” includes, but is not limited to, all of the following:
(A) A red or flushed face.
(B) Nausea.
(C) Muscle cramps.
(D) Headache.
(E) Dizziness.
(F) Fatigue or weakness.
(G) Confusion.
(H) Heavy sweating or the lack of sweating.
(3) “Responding to signs and symptoms of heat illness” includes, but is not limited to, all of the following:
(A) Stopping physical activity.
(B) Seeking shade or a cool area.
(C) Drinking water or otherwise hydrating.
(D) Cooling the body.
(E) Notifying a teacher, staff member, or other responsible adult.
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