The existing law requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to create a list of schools inspected annually by the county superintendent, who must provide a report on their condition. This list is updated every three fiscal years, starting with 2024–25. These inspections focus on ensuring sufficient textbooks and identifying any facilities that pose health or safety threats to students or staff. The county superintendent must enforce the use of state-approved textbooks. If a school is on this list, it must be reviewed annually as a priority.
AB 927 stipulates that for schools listed in 2024–25 and subsequent relevant years, the textbook and materials review must be completed by the 8th week of the school year. It also requires prioritizing visits within the first 4 weeks for schools reported to lack sufficient textbooks or have urgent facilities issues. The list shall identify all schools that were most recently identified for comprehensive support and improvement, and additional targeted support and improvement, or identified as low performing under Federal laws.
This bill contained an urgency clause, becoming effective immediately on July 14, 2025.
(AB 927 amends Section 1240 of the Education Code.)