AB 2524: Pupils: work permits: issuance.
What AB 2524 does, verified October 2, 2026
The bill would allow a juvenile court to issue a work permit to minors who are under the court's jurisdiction. This permit would be issued in addition to the existing work permits that can be issued by school district officials, charter school executives, or other authorized school employees. The permit would be required for minors to work, and its issuance would depend on the specific requirements of the court. The bill aims to provide an alternative pathway for minors to obtain a work permit, which could help them gain work experience and prepare for the workforce.
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Quick answers about AB 2524
- What is the current status of AB 2524?
- As of October 2, 2026, AB 2524 is recorded as "Chaptered/Signed": it has been signed by the Governor and chaptered into law. The last recorded action, on September 30, 2026, was "Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 948, Statutes of 2026".
- Did AB 2524 pass?
- Yes. AB 2524 passed both houses and was signed into law (last action September 30, 2026). Most California bills signed in a given year take effect on January 1 of the following year, unless the bill carries an urgency clause or sets its own operative date.
- Who wrote AB 2524, and where is it now?
- AB 2524 was authored by Asm. Mike Gipson. It is filed under Education, alongside 462 other California Education bills this session.
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| Sep. 30, 2026 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 948, Statutes of 2026. |
| Sep. 30, 2026 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Sep. 03, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. |
| Aug. 26, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 26, 2026 | Ordered to third reading. |
Latest bill textChaptered version, September 30, 2026 · 1,618 words
Assembly Bill No. 2524
CHAPTER 948
An act to amend Section 49110 of the Education Code, relating to pupils.
[ Approved by Governor September 30, 2026. Filed with Secretary of State September 30, 2026. ]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 2524, Gipson. Pupils: work permits: issuance.
Existing law authorizes the superintendent of a school district in which a minor resides, the chief executive officer of a charter school, the county superintendent of schools, the principal of a public or private school, or specified school employees authorized by the superintendent of a school district, chief executive officer, or county superintendent of schools in writing, to issue a work permit to a pupil upon receipt of a written request from a parent, guardian, foster parent, or other specified person, as provided.
This bill would authorize a work permit to be issued by a county probation department or county child welfare agency to certain minors who are under the jurisdiction of a juvenile court, as provided.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) Issuing work permits to minors facing barriers to rehabilitation, stability, independence, or positive youth development will address chronic absenteeism and provide employment opportunities.
(b) Allowing a county probation department or county child welfare agency to issue work permits to minors who are under the jurisdiction of a juvenile court will ensure that dependent and delinquent youth are fairly provided with access in seeking lawful employment and address issues of chronic absenteeism.
(c) California accepts federal funds under the federal John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (42 U.S.C. Sec. 677) and the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. Sec. 3101 et seq.) to assist foster youth and justice-involved youth with career exploration, vocational training, job placement, and a successful transition to adulthood. This act aligns state law with the objectives of those federally funded programs by removing unnecessary barriers to youth employment and facilitating access to workforce development opportunities and consequently ensures that California is in compliance with federal law and not at risk of losing or having to return federal funds.
(d) California law and regulations, alongside federal child welfare requirements, require counties to ensure that child welfare and probation staff receive training to assist the juveniles they monitor with workforce development and transition-age youth services. Information concerning work permits is a vital component of this training, and any additional training required by this bill can be incorporated into existing legal update or workforce development training with minimal, if any, additional cost.
SEC. 2.
Section 49110 of the Education Code is amended to read:49110.
(a) It is the intent of the Legislature that school district, charter school, and private school personnel responsible for issuing work permits to pupils have a working knowledge of California labor laws as they relate to minors and be trained to provide pupils with practical personal guidance in career education.(b) It is the intent of the Legislature that work permits are issued, in a timely manner, by a county probation department or county child welfare agency to minors who are under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court.
(c) Any of the following individuals may issue a work permit to a minor subject to the requirements and conditions of this chapter:
(1) The superintendent of a school district in which the minor resides.
(2) The chief executive officer, or the equivalent position, of a charter school that the minor attends.
(3) A person holding a services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services authorized by the superintendent of the school district or chief executive officer in writing, or a certificated work experience education teacher or coordinator authorized by the superintendent of the school district or chief executive officer in writing.
(4) If the minor resides in a portion of a county not under the jurisdiction of the superintendent of a school district and does not attend a charter school, the county superintendent of schools, a person holding a services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services authorized by the county superintendent of schools in writing, or a certificated work experience education teacher or coordinator authorized by the county superintendent of schools in writing may issue a work permit.
(5) (A) If a minor is under the jurisdiction of a juvenile court, a work permit may be issued pursuant to either or both of the following:
(i) By a county probation department for a minor who is a ward of the court pursuant to Section 601 or 602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(ii) By a county child welfare agency for a minor who is a dependent child of the court pursuant to Section 300 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(B) A work permit issued pursuant to this paragraph shall meet all of the following:
(i) Be issued only if the employment is in the best interest of the minor.
(ii) Be issued on a form that contains all of the information described in Section 49115.
(iii) Be recognized by school districts, employers, and state agencies as valid to the same extent as a work permit issued by a school district.
(C) This paragraph shall not limit the authority of a school district to issue work permits to minors enrolled in schools maintained by the school district.
(D) A county probation department or county child welfare agency that issues a work permit pursuant to this paragraph shall provide written notice, within 60 days of issuing the work permit, to the minor’s school district, charter school, or private school personnel responsible for issuing work permits.
(6) Subject to the requirements and conditions in subparagraphs (A) to (C), inclusive, the principal of a public or private school may issue, or designate another administrator in the school to issue, work permits to pupils who attend the school. If the principal of a public or private school chooses not to issue work permits pursuant to this paragraph, work permits may be issued to pupils attending that school pursuant to paragraph (1), (3), or (4) or Section 49110.1.
(A) A principal who issues a work permit pursuant to this paragraph shall provide a self-certification that the principal understands the requirements in existing law for issuing a work permit. The principal shall submit a copy of each work permit the principal issues along with a copy of the application for each work permit to the superintendent of the school district in which the school is located.
(B) The superintendent of a school district may revoke a work permit issued by the principal of a public or private school located within the school district if the superintendent becomes aware of any grounds upon which the pupil may be deemed ineligible for a work permit under existing law.
(C) An individual with authority to issue a work permit pursuant to this subdivision shall not issue a work permit to their own child.
(d) A school district, charter school, or private school may revoke a work permit issued by a county probation department or county child welfare agency pursuant to paragraph (5) of subdivision (c) in the same manner that revocation of a work permit issued by the school district, charter school, or private school occurs. If a school district, charter school, or private school revokes a work permit issued by a county probation department or county child welfare agency pursuant to paragraph (5) of subdivision (c), the school district, charter school, or private school personnel responsible for issuing work permits shall provide written notice to the county probation department or county child welfare agency within 60 days of the revocation.
(e) A work permit shall not be issued until the written request for the permit from the parent, guardian, foster parent, caregiver with whom the minor resides, educational rights holder or attorney representing a minor described in paragraph (5) of subdivision (c), or residential shelter services provider, has been filed with the issuing authority. “Residential shelter services” refers to residential and other support services provided to minors by a governmental agency, a person or agency under contract with a governmental agency to provide these services, an agency receiving funding from community funds, or a licensed community care facility or crisis resolution center on a temporary or emergency basis in a facility that services only minors.
(f) If the certificated person designated to issue work permits by the superintendent of a school district or the chief executive officer, or the equivalent position, of a charter school is not available, and delay in issuing a permit would jeopardize the ability of a pupil to secure work, another person authorized by the superintendent of the school district or the chief executive officer, or the equivalent position, of a charter school may issue the work permit.
(g) If a school district or charter school does not employ or contract with a person holding a services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services or with a certificated work experience education teacher or coordinator, the superintendent of the school district or the chief executive officer, or the equivalent position, of a charter school may authorize, in writing, a person who does not hold that credential to issue work permits during periods of time in which the superintendent is absent from the district or the chief executive officer is absent from the charter school.
(h) Notwithstanding the hour limitations imposed by this chapter or any other law, the hour limitations that apply to a work permit issued by any of the individuals described in subdivision (c) shall be based on the school calendar of the school the pupil attends.
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