Oct. 9, 2025
Newsom signs SB 848 to curb educator misconduct, bolster K-12 protections
The "Safe Learning Environments Act" strengthens oversight of school employee misconduct, expands training and background checks, and broadens the definition of grooming to include electronic communications--measures aimed at preventing future abuse in California's K-12 schools.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill aimed at preventing future sexual abuse in California schools. The move comes amid a growing fiscal crisis as school systems and local governments cope with payouts and rising insurance premiums stemming from past abuse cases.
SB 848, also known as the "Safe Learning Environments Act," strengthens state oversight of school employee misconduct and creates new protections for students in K-12 schools. The law will increase training requirements f...
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