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SB 290: CalWORKs.
What SB 290 does, verified December 7, 2025
The bill amends the California Welfare and Institutions Code to repeal requirements for children not required to be enrolled in school to be immunized through the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWorks) program. The repeal removes the obligation for children admitted to schools, childcare centers, and other institutions to secure immunizations. Instead, the bill requires notice to advise applicants and recipients of the existing obligation to secure immunizations for admission to these institutions. The continuous appropriation of funds for the CalWorks program will not be used to implement these changes.
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Last action: August 29 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. (2025-08-29)Alert me
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| Aug. 29, 2025 | August 29 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. |
| Aug. 20, 2025 | August 20 set for first hearing. Placed on APPR. suspense file. |
| Aug. 20, 2025 | August 20 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file. |
| Jul. 17, 2025 | Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jul. 16, 2025 | From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (July 15). |