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.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a policy for custodian workload in school districts, requiring benchmarks for custodial services based on the type of school. It also clarifies that individuals whose only role in educational institutions is driving a school bus are not subject to certain unemployment compensation rules. The amendments will take effect for the 2025-2026 school year, with some provisions applying only to contracts and claims executed or filed after the effective date.

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