Pupil instruction: newcomer pupils: migrant education: migrant regions.

The California Assembly Committee on Education proposes modifications to instructional material evaluation processes and migrant education program administration through amendments to the state's Education Code. The legislation alters how the Instructional Quality Commission considers resources for newcomer pupils during instructional materials adoption for English Language Arts and English Language Development in kindergarten through eighth grade.

The bill redefines "migrant region" to encompass a broader range of operating agencies, including county offices of education, school districts within counties, and nonprofit organizations. This expanded definition allows various educational entities to establish and manage migrant education programs. The current definition limits such operations primarily to county-level agencies or nonprofit organizations not controlled by school districts.

These amendments take effect immediately upon passage under the bill's urgency clause, which cites the need to coordinate with an upcoming State Board of Education instructional materials adoption and ensure continuous administration of migrant education programs. The legislation maintains existing definitions of migratory children, agricultural activities, and fishing activities while clarifying operational terms related to migrant education service delivery.