AB1653

Pupil instruction: health framework: heat illness.

Final Passage·6/25/26

California AB1653 mandates the inclusion of heat illness prevention and response content in the "Health Framework for California Public Schools.

California AB1653 requires the Instructional Quality Commission to consider adding specific content about heat illness prevention and response in the next revision of the "Health Framework for California Public Schools." This content includes measures to stay cool, hydrated, and informed of heat alerts, recognizing signs and symptoms such as flushed face, nausea, and dizziness, and responding to symptoms by stopping physical activity, seeking shade, and notifying an adult. The bill aims to ensure students are better prepared to handle heat-related health issues.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 36–0 · Jun 25
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 22

10:00 AM

Senate Appropriations Hearing

Jun 10

9:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Jul 2

Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.

Jun 25

Senate

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 36. Noes 0.).

Jun 25

Assembly

In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling.