AB 2354: Pupil instruction: California Serves Program.

The bill aims to expand the California Serves Program to promote access to effective service learning for students in grades 6 to 12. The program will be available to participating local educational agencies, allowing students to engage in high-quality service learning experiences. The bill will make an appropriation to support the program, including purchasing instructional materials and personnel costs. The state department of education will review available evidence on effective service learning strategies and provide recommendations to the legislature by January 1, 2028. The program will also post information related to evidence-based strategies on their internet websites.