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California gives parents remote-meeting option with teachers

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Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1412 on September 28, 2026, amending Education Code Section 51101. From January 1, 2027, a parent, guardian or educational rights holder who cannot attend an individual meeting about their child in person has the right to communicate with the teacher by telephone or a school-approved web conferencing platform. Such meetings may not be recorded or transcribed, and the school must notify the parent of privacy and confidentiality risks.

Enrolled text (California Legislative Information) → · Office of the Governor

Key points

  • Public schools must let a parent who cannot attend in person meet the teacher by telephone or a school-approved web conferencing platform.California Legislative Information
  • Remote meetings may not be recorded or transcribed; participants and the school must comply with Education Code Section 51512 and Penal Code Section 632.California Legislative Information
  • The school must notify the parent of the potential risks to privacy and confidentiality of a remote meeting.California Legislative Information
  • Governor Newsom signed SB 1412 on September 28, 2026; the amended Education Code Section 51101 takes effect January 1, 2027.Office of the Governor

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