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AB 2158CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California AB 2158 encourages outdoor learning integration and mandates online resource hub by 2028

Original title: Pupil instruction: outdoor learning.

August 13, 2026

EducationOutdoor LearningCurriculumState PolicyPupilinstructionoutdoorlearning

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The Frame

What this does

The bill establishes a new state-level framework for outdoor education, requiring the Department of Education to curate resources and creating a dedicated fund for implementation that relies on voluntary contributions.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

School districts, county offices of education, and charter schools

These entities are encouraged to integrate outdoor learning into their existing instructional standards.

Educators

Educators will have access to a new state-maintained online resource hub for outdoor learning by July 2028.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill encourages California school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools to incorporate outdoor learning into their standard curriculum across all grade levels. It also mandates that the State Department of Education create and maintain an online resource hub for educators by July 1, 2028.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill establishes a new state-level framework for outdoor education, requiring the Department of Education to curate resources and creating a dedicated fund for implementation that relies on voluntary contributions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill force schools to hold classes outside?
No, the bill encourages the integration of outdoor learning into existing but does not mandate specific outdoor time requirements.
How will this program be funded?
The bill creates a new account in the State Treasury that accepts voluntary contributions, with actual program funding subject to future legislative .

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otherOutdoor Learning and Environmental Literacy Account“A new fund created in the State Treasury to accept voluntary contributions for o”Map →
organizationState Treasury“Location of the newly created Outdoor Learning and Environmental Literacy Accoun”Map →
personSuperintendent of Public Instruction“Administrator of the State Department of Education.”Map →
organizationState Department of Education“Responsible for maintaining online resources and managing the new outdoor learni”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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