California AB 395 requires schools and state agencies to avoid sche…

Where This Stands

Currently Unknown. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Version history & redline

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Comparing 05/01/25 - Amended Assembly → 06/26/25 - Amended Senate

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The Frame

What this does

This measure changes how public institutions manage their calendars, potentially shifting academic and meeting schedules to accommodate diverse religious and cultural observances for students, faculty, and the general public.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Public school students and families

Their academic calendars and graduation dates may be adjusted to avoid conflicts with religious or cultural observances.

California public higher education institutions

These institutions must implement new scheduling procedures and consult with student and faculty organizations.

State and local government agencies

They are required or encouraged to adjust meeting schedules to avoid conflicts with religious or cultural observances.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 4, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

Starting in the 2027–28 school year, California public schools, community colleges, and state agencies must make good-faith efforts to avoid scheduling classes, graduations, meetings, or major events on dates known to conflict with religious, cultural, or ancestral holiday observances. The bill also allows individuals to sue for court-ordered relief if they are harmed by a violation of these scheduling requirements.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This measure changes how public institutions manage their calendars, potentially shifting academic and meeting schedules to accommodate diverse religious and cultural observances for students, faculty, and the general public.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill apply to private schools?

No, the bill specifically applies to public school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, and public higher education segments.

What happens if an institution schedules an event on a religious holiday?

Individuals who suffer harm as a result of a violation may bring a civil action for .

Are specific holidays listed in the bill?

The bill mentions Eid al-Adha, Rosh Hashanah, and Diwali as examples, but the requirement applies generally to religious, cultural, or ancestral holidays.

News Coverage

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San Diego Unified hopes to boost college and career prep this year

KPBS Public MediaAug 11, 2026

San Diego Unified School District is increasing enrollment in college, career, and technical education (CCTE) pathways to help students explore career interests and meet university admission requirements. The district plans to expand workplace visits, job shadows, and internship opportunities for students throughout the current school year.

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Lobbying Activity

LOWRY STRATEGIES

on behalf of LUNAR LANDING DAY PROJECT(FORMERLY REPORTED AS ROBERT R SLATER)

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on behalf of SHAMUS WRIGHT

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ANDRIA WINTERS

on behalf of MOTOROLA MOBILITY LLC

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Expansion of Open Meeting Act considerations

The bill extends the spirit of the Bagley-Keene and Brown Acts by explicitly linking public access to the ability to attend meetings without religious or cultural scheduling conflicts.

Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act Ralph M. Brown Act

Connected Entities

organizationCalifornia State University“Public university system required to avoid scheduling conflicts.”Map →

organizationCommission on State Mandates“Agency responsible for determining reimbursement for state-mandated costs.”Map →

organizationUniversity of California“Public university system requested to avoid scheduling conflicts.”Map →

organizationCalifornia Community Colleges“Public college system required to avoid scheduling conflicts.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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Controversy40
Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
Entertainment10
Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
Buzz30
Current news / social attention level

California AB 395 requires schools and state agencies to avoid scheduling events on religious or cultural holidays