California AB857 mandates cultural competency training for school employees to support pupils of color.

California AB857 requires the development of an online cultural competency training platform and curriculum by July 1, 2027. Local educational agencies must provide at least one hour of this training to all school employees from the 2027–28 through the 2031–32 school year. Employees must complete the training on paid time, and agencies must maintain records of completion. Exemptions apply for teachers or certificated employees with certain authorizations. The Department of Education must monitor compliance and report findings to the Legislature by nine months after the 2031–32 school year.

California AB857 mandates cultural competency training for school employees to support pupils of color.

California AB857 requires the development of an online cultural competency training platform and curriculum by July 1, 2027. Local educational agencies must provide at least one hour of this training to all school employees from the 2027–28 through the 2031–32 school year. Employees must complete the training on paid time, and agencies must maintain records of completion. Exemptions apply for teachers or certificated employees with certain authorizations. The Department of Education must monitor compliance and report findings to the Legislature by nine months after the 2031–32 school year.