California SB 1412 allows parents to meet with teachers via phone o…

The Frame

What this does

This change expands access to teacher-parent conferences for families with scheduling or transportation constraints, while establishing a new state-mandated requirement for public school districts to facilitate these remote options.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Parents and Guardians

They gain the right to request remote meetings with teachers via phone or web conferencing.

Public School Districts

They must facilitate remote meeting requests, which the bill classifies as a state-mandated local program.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 30, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

Parents and guardians of public school students gain the right to communicate with teachers via telephone or school-approved web conferencing platforms if they cannot attend in-person meetings. The bill prohibits the recording or transcription of these remote meetings.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I record my remote meeting with my child's teacher?

No, the bill explicitly prohibits the recording or transcription of these remote meetings.

Does this bill replace in-person meetings?

No, the remote option is intended for parents or guardians who are unable to attend an individual meeting in person.

Why It Matters

This change expands access to teacher-parent conferences for families with scheduling or transportation constraints, while establishing a new state-mandated requirement for public school districts to facilitate these remote options.

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Coordination with AB 2555

The bill contains specific language to ensure compatibility with AB 2555, indicating a coordinated legislative effort regarding Education Code Section 51101.

AB 2555 Section 51101

Connected Entities

otherEducation Code“The legal code being amended by this bill.”Map →

otherSection 51101“The section of the Education Code being amended.”Map →

otherCalifornia Constitution“The legal basis for requiring state reimbursement of local agency costs.”Map →

organizationCommission on State Mandates“The body responsible for determining if the bill creates state-mandated costs re”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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California SB 1412 allows parents to meet with teachers via phone or video conference