County offices and charter schools can join teacher exchanges with other countries
Teacher exchanges with schools abroad, including Mexico and Spain, open to county offices of education and charter schools, not only districts, and the one-year limit is dropped. State rules become optional, but any rules must let J-1 visa sponsors place foreign teachers.
Who it affects
School districts, county offices of education, charter schools and teachers
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
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Official text
California AB 2056: Teachers: exchange programs: local educational agencies.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.