AB2158 - Pupil Instruction: Outdoor Learning Requirements
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Summary
California Assembly Bill AB2158 passed the State Assembly on February 18, 2026, during the 2025-2026 Regular Session. The bill would add Article 9.5 to the Education Code and repeal Section 51805.8 to establish outdoor learning requirements for pupils. The legislation was amended and referred to the Appropriations Committee on April 9, 2026, following a 9-0 vote from the Education Committee. The bill is sponsored by Assembly Member Josh Hoover (R).
What changed
California Assembly Bill AB2158 proposes to establish new outdoor learning requirements for public school pupils in California. The bill would add Article 9.5 to Chapter 5 of Part 28 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code while simultaneously repealing existing Section 51805.8.
If enacted, the bill would require public schools and local educational agencies to implement outdoor learning programs or curriculum modifications. School administrators and district officials should monitor this legislation closely as it proceeds through the Senate and potential committee reviews. The bill passed the Assembly with bipartisan support and has been referred to the Appropriations Committee, indicating it is moving toward potential enactment. Educational institutions should begin reviewing current instructional practices to identify areas that may need adjustment to comply with potential new outdoor learning mandates.
What to do next
- Monitor AB2158 as it progresses through the California legislative process
- Review current outdoor learning policies and assess potential compliance needs if bill is enacted
- Contact local legislators to provide input on outdoor learning requirements
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ChangeBridge / California / AB2158 Passed AB2158 Assembly Bill Passed 2026-02-18
Pupil instruction: outdoor learning.
An act to add Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 51805) to Chapter 5 of Part 28 of Division 4 of Title 2 of, and to repeal Section 51805.8 of, the Education Code, relating to pupil instruction.
Bill Details
State California
Session 2025-2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Committee Appropriations
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Sponsors
Josh Hoover (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-04-09 A From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 8). 2026-03-02 A Referred to Com. on ED. 2026-02-19 A From printer. May be heard in committee March 21. 2026-02-18 A Read first time. To print.
Votes
2026-04-08 Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] Yea: 9 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-03-02 A Education 2026-04-09 A Appropriations
Bill Text Versions
2026-02-18 Introduced Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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