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AB 1797: Pupil instruction: Open Enrollment Act.
What AB 1797 does, verified August 4, 2026
This bill revises the Open Enrollment Act. The parent of a pupil enrolled in a school district can submit an application for the pupil to attend a school district other than their own. The bill defines "school district" and "enrolled pupil" to clarify the terms. The definition of a "low-achieving school" is removed, and the focus shifts to the pupil's current school district of enrollment. The bill also updates references to outdated funding sources, such as the Academic Performance Index and the Federal Race to the Top Fund.
Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a). (2026-05-19)Alert me
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| May. 19, 2026 | From committee: Without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a). |
| Apr. 22, 2026 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage. |
| Feb. 23, 2026 | Referred to Com. on ED. |
| Feb. 11, 2026 | From printer. May be heard in committee March 13. |
| Feb. 10, 2026 | Read first time. To print. |