The bill amends various sections of the Education Code and Labor Code to enhance school operations and personnel regulations. Key changes include the stipulation that local innovation plans cannot exempt districts from certain requirements, including class size limits and state curriculum standards. Additionally, it mandates that school districts post class size information on their websites by the 31st day of the school year and requires notification to parents and teachers regarding any exceptions to class size limits. The bill also introduces a new requirement that contracts for classroom teachers cannot exceed 510 minutes of work per day and establishes a policy for custodian workload, which must be posted online.

Furthermore, the bill modifies unemployment compensation eligibility by stating that individuals who only drive school buses for educational institutions are not subject to certain provisions. The amendments will take effect for the 2025-2026 school year, with specific provisions applying to contracts and claims filed after the effective date. The bill aims to improve transparency and accountability in school operations while ensuring that educational staff are not overburdened.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 21.401, Education Code 25.113, Education Code 37.113, Labor Code 207.041 (Education Code 37, Education Code 21, Education Code 25, Labor Code 207)