AB2555Introduced in the Assembly
English learners: reclassification.
Introduced by Darshana Patel, District 76
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An act to amend Sections 51101 and 51225.33 of, to amend and renumber Section 313.3 of, to amend, repeal, and add Section 313 of, to add Sections 313.3, 313.4, 313.6, 313.7, and 313.9 to, and to repeal and add Section 313.5 of, the Education Code, relating to English learners, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 619, Statutes of 2026.
September 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: AB 2555 Patel Concurrence - Urgency Added · August 27, 2026
77
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
79 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Hadwick | 1 | Yes |
| Chris Rogers | 2 | Yes |
| Cecilia Aguiar-Curry | 4 | Yes |
| Joe Patterson | 5 | Yes |
| Maggy Krell | 6 | Yes |
| Josh Hoover | 7 | Yes |
| David Tangipa | 8 | Yes |
| Heath Flora | 9 | Yes |
| Stephanie Nguyen | 10 | Yes |
| Lori Wilson | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Read first time. To print.
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
Referred to Com. on ED.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on ED. Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on ED.
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 8).
Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 5030.)
Coauthors revised.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 14).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 78. Noes 0.)
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 5332.)
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Referred to Com. on ED.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on ED.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (June 24). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 13).
Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Urgency clause adopted. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.).
In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
Urgency clause adopted. Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 6758.).
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
Approved by the Governor.
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 619, Statutes of 2026.
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