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    SB-835
    Education

    Pupil instruction: Cambridge International Education programs.

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    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Expands California school assessment options to include Cambridge International examinations for evaluating student growth.
    • Requires school counselors to promote Cambridge International programs alongside AP and IB options.
    • Establishes formal recognition of Cambridge International programs within California's education system.
    • Enables students who complete Cambridge programs to earn advanced placement credits at universities.

    Summary

    Senator Ochoa Bogh's legislation expands California's educational framework to formally recognize Cambridge International Education programs alongside existing Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate offerings. The bill adds Cambridge International examinations to the list of authorized assessments for evaluating student academic growth in principal evaluations and requires school counselors to include Cambridge programs when advising students about college preparation pathways.

    The legislation establishes new statutory provisions defining Cambridge International Education as part of Cambridge University Press & Assessment, characterizing it as a comprehensive pathway that combines curriculum, instruction, and assessment for students ages 3-19. Under the Cambridge Advanced program, students pursue a liberal arts course of study and must pass seven examinations across four curricular areas to earn the Advanced International Certificate of Education diploma. The bill notes that successful Cambridge program participants often receive advanced placement credit at colleges and universities.

    For any privately developed educational program to be named in these code sections after January 2026, the bill requires that it must already be offered by a California educational agency, meet University of California and California State University A-G admissions requirements, include standardized examinations recommended for college credit by the American Council on Education, and provide professional development for teachers and staff implementing the program.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Education
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Education
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate 3rd Reading SB835 Ochoa Bogh et al
    Senate Education Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Education Hearing
    Do pass
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Al MuratsuchiD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Tom UmbergD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Rosilicie Ochoa BoghR
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Mia BontaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    David AlvarezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Al MuratsuchiD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tom UmbergD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Rosilicie Ochoa BoghR
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Mia BontaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    David AlvarezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Dawn AddisD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Josh HooverR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Josh LowenthalD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Leticia CastilloR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Robert GarciaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Darshana PatelD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member

    Similar Past Legislation

    Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
    SB-1171
    Pupil instruction: Cambridge Assessment International Education programs.
    February 2024
    Failed
    View Bill
    AB-1509
    Pupil instruction: State Board of Education: exam and course programs.
    February 2023
    Failed
    View Bill
    Showing 2 of 2 items
    Page 1 of 1

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    Introduced By

    Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh
    Rosilicie Ochoa BoghR
    California State Senator
    Co-Author
    Tom Umberg
    Tom UmbergD
    California State Senator
    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/4/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    June 4, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    301940PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Expands California school assessment options to include Cambridge International examinations for evaluating student growth.
    • Requires school counselors to promote Cambridge International programs alongside AP and IB options.
    • Establishes formal recognition of Cambridge International programs within California's education system.
    • Enables students who complete Cambridge programs to earn advanced placement credits at universities.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

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

    Introduced By

    Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh
    Rosilicie Ochoa BoghR
    California State Senator
    Co-Author
    Tom Umberg
    Tom UmbergD
    California State Senator

    Summary

    Senator Ochoa Bogh's legislation expands California's educational framework to formally recognize Cambridge International Education programs alongside existing Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate offerings. The bill adds Cambridge International examinations to the list of authorized assessments for evaluating student academic growth in principal evaluations and requires school counselors to include Cambridge programs when advising students about college preparation pathways.

    The legislation establishes new statutory provisions defining Cambridge International Education as part of Cambridge University Press & Assessment, characterizing it as a comprehensive pathway that combines curriculum, instruction, and assessment for students ages 3-19. Under the Cambridge Advanced program, students pursue a liberal arts course of study and must pass seven examinations across four curricular areas to earn the Advanced International Certificate of Education diploma. The bill notes that successful Cambridge program participants often receive advanced placement credit at colleges and universities.

    For any privately developed educational program to be named in these code sections after January 2026, the bill requires that it must already be offered by a California educational agency, meet University of California and California State University A-G admissions requirements, include standardized examinations recommended for college credit by the American Council on Education, and provide professional development for teachers and staff implementing the program.

    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/4/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Education
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Education
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate 3rd Reading SB835 Ochoa Bogh et al
    Senate Education Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Education Hearing
    Do pass
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    June 4, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    301940PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Al MuratsuchiD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Tom UmbergD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Rosilicie Ochoa BoghR
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Mia BontaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    David AlvarezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 11 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 3
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Al MuratsuchiD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tom UmbergD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Rosilicie Ochoa BoghR
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Mia BontaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    David AlvarezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Dawn AddisD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Josh HooverR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Josh LowenthalD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Leticia CastilloR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Robert GarciaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Darshana PatelD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member

    Similar Past Legislation

    Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
    SB-1171
    Pupil instruction: Cambridge Assessment International Education programs.
    February 2024
    Failed
    View Bill
    AB-1509
    Pupil instruction: State Board of Education: exam and course programs.
    February 2023
    Failed
    View Bill
    Showing 2 of 2 items
    Page 1 of 1