AB-1296
Housing & Homelessness

Local educational agencies: reserve funds.

Engrossed
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Establishes a system for schools to convert their property into housing projects by January 2027.
  • Creates an online portal for schools to register interest in developing housing on their land.
  • Provides technical assistance to schools for housing development through experts and consultants.
  • Prioritizes support for schools in areas with high housing costs or teacher shortages.

Summary

Assembly Member Bonta's housing initiative establishes new pathways for local educational agencies (LEAs) to convert their real property into housing developments, directing the Department of Housing and Community Development to create an online notification system and provide technical support for these projects by January 2027.

The Department must develop and maintain a web-based form allowing LEAs to register their interest in housing development on their properties, then publish this information online. To support these projects, the Department will offer technical assistance either directly or through qualified third parties, including legal firms, financial advisors, and housing consultants. This assistance encompasses guidance on land use regulations, funding opportunities, feasibility analysis, and regulatory compliance, along with review of development agreements and referrals to specialized experts.

The legislation prioritizes support for LEAs serving high-need student populations or operating in areas with substantial housing costs or educator staffing shortages. While the Department may provide legal guidance, the bill explicitly states this does not create an attorney-client relationship, and the Department bears no liability for obligations LEAs incur through these activities. The measure builds upon existing departmental authority to assist with housing development for university and college communities by extending similar support to K-12 educational institutions.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Placed on suspense file
Senate Housing Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Housing Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 1296 Bonta Assembly Third Reading
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Do pass as amended
Assembly Education Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Education Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Assembly Housing And Community Development Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Housing And Community Development Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Education]
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Introduced. To print.

Contacts

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Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Committee Member
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Tim GraysonD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Alex LeeD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Anna CaballeroD
Senator
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Tim GraysonD
Senator
Committee Member
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Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
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Alex LeeD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
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Mia BontaD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Matt HaneyD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Aisha WahabD
Senator
Committee Member
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Christopher CabaldonD
Senator
Committee Member
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Laura RichardsonD
Senator
Committee Member

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Introduced By

Mia Bonta
Mia BontaD
California State Assembly Member
Co-Authors
Matt Haney
Matt HaneyD
California State Assembly Member
Alex Lee
Alex LeeD
California State Assembly Member
40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/2/2025)

Latest Voting History

June 30, 2025
PASS
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
6017PASS

Key Takeaways

  • Establishes a system for schools to convert their property into housing projects by January 2027.
  • Creates an online portal for schools to register interest in developing housing on their land.
  • Provides technical assistance to schools for housing development through experts and consultants.
  • Prioritizes support for schools in areas with high housing costs or teacher shortages.

Get Involved

Act Now!

Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

Introduced By

Mia Bonta
Mia BontaD
California State Assembly Member
Co-Authors
Matt Haney
Matt HaneyD
California State Assembly Member
Alex Lee
Alex LeeD
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Assembly Member Bonta's housing initiative establishes new pathways for local educational agencies (LEAs) to convert their real property into housing developments, directing the Department of Housing and Community Development to create an online notification system and provide technical support for these projects by January 2027.

The Department must develop and maintain a web-based form allowing LEAs to register their interest in housing development on their properties, then publish this information online. To support these projects, the Department will offer technical assistance either directly or through qualified third parties, including legal firms, financial advisors, and housing consultants. This assistance encompasses guidance on land use regulations, funding opportunities, feasibility analysis, and regulatory compliance, along with review of development agreements and referrals to specialized experts.

The legislation prioritizes support for LEAs serving high-need student populations or operating in areas with substantial housing costs or educator staffing shortages. While the Department may provide legal guidance, the bill explicitly states this does not create an attorney-client relationship, and the Department bears no liability for obligations LEAs incur through these activities. The measure builds upon existing departmental authority to assist with housing development for university and college communities by extending similar support to K-12 educational institutions.

40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/2/2025)

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Placed on suspense file
Senate Housing Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Housing Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 1296 Bonta Assembly Third Reading
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Do pass as amended
Assembly Education Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Education Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
Assembly Housing And Community Development Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Housing And Community Development Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Education]
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Introduced. To print.

Latest Voting History

June 30, 2025
PASS
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
6017PASS

Contacts

Profile
Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Tim GraysonD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Alex LeeD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
0 of 10 row(s) selected.
Page 1 of 2
Select All Legislators
Profile
Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Tim GraysonD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Alex LeeD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Mia BontaD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Matt HaneyD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Aisha WahabD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Christopher CabaldonD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Laura RichardsonD
Senator
Committee Member