Senate ResolutionChaptered/Signed
SR 73: Relative to school governance.
What SR 73 does, verified March 25, 2026
The bill aims to reform school governance in California by introducing several key changes. The legislation seeks to improve the relationship between schools and local communities by increasing transparency and accountability. It also aims to enhance the role of local school boards by giving them more authority over school operations and decision-making processes. Furthermore, the bill proposes to establish a new system for evaluating school district performance, which will help identify areas for improvement and inform policy decisions. Overall, the bill aims to promote more effective and responsive school governance in California.
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Last action: Read. Adopted. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 3395.) (2026-02-13)Alert me
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| Feb. 13, 2026 | Read. Adopted. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 3395.) |
| Feb. 10, 2026 | Ordered to special consent calendar. |
| Feb. 04, 2026 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Jan. 26, 2026 | Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS. |
Latest bill textEnrolled version, February 17, 2026 · 515 words
| Enrolled February 17, 2026 |
| Passed IN Senate February 13, 2026 |
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Resolution
No. 73
| Introduced by Senator Choi (Coauthors: Senators Allen, Cortese, Dahle, McGuire, and Ochoa Bogh) |
January 26, 2026 |
Relative to school governance.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SR 73, Choi.
WHEREAS, An excellent and continuously improving public education system is vital to the quality of life of all California citizens and communities; and
WHEREAS, California has nearly 1,000 school districts and county offices of education throughout the state, represented by nearly 5,000 school board members accounting for the largest number of locally elected officials in the state; and
WHEREAS, The first school district in the United States was established in 1721; and
WHEREAS, Local school district governing boards and county boards of education are a central part of our democracy; and
WHEREAS, The mission of public schools to meet the diverse educational needs of all children and to empower pupils to become productive and thoughtful contributors to a democratic society and an ever-changing world is more important now than ever before; and
WHEREAS, Local school boards consistently work to ensure that every pupil’s academic, social-emotional, physical, and mental health needs are a priority; and
WHEREAS, Each day, school board members continue to advocate to best serve children and parents in our communities; and
WHEREAS, Local school board members are committed to pupils and believe that all pupils can be successful learners and that the best education is tailored towards providing every pupil with an opportunity to learn; and
WHEREAS, School board members work closely with parents, certificated and classified educational professionals, and other community members to create effective learning environments where all pupils can thrive; and
WHEREAS, School board members are responsible for building and maintaining the structures that provide a solid foundation for our public school system; and
WHEREAS, School board members are strong advocates for public education who are responsible for communicating the needs of the schools and for understanding the interests and expectations of the diverse communities they represent; and
WHEREAS, School Board Recognition Month is an ideal time to recognize and celebrate the Californians serving on school district governing boards and county boards of education who help guide the education of pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, and who prepare these pupils for the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century and beyond; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate hereby declares the state’s appreciation to every school board and school board member in California and recognizes their dedicated commitment to serving the needs of pupils in our communities by proclaiming the month of January 2026 as School Board Recognition Month; and be it further
Resolved, That the Senate of the State of California urges all community members to join the Senate in recognizing the dedication and hard work of local school board members and to work with local school board members to create an education system that meets the needs of all of our children; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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