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CA AB1766: Health curriculum framework: human trafficking and online safety.

Enacted California · 2025–2026 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

AB1766 · where it stands

4 of 5 steps complete
  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Date not recorded
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In one paragraph

AB 1766 added Education Code Section 33546.5. When the health curriculum framework is next revised on or after January 1, 2027, the Instructional Quality Commission must consider including content on human trafficking and online safety, including how to stay safe from sexually exploitative materials and deepfakes online and foundational digital citizenship skills. The Department of Education must also maintain related information and recommended educator training on its website.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Limited direct business impact; may shape school instruction on deepfake risks.

Key provisions

  1. Education Code Section 33546.5
  2. Applies to the next health framework revision on or after January 1, 2027
  3. Content on staying safe from deepfakes and sexually exploitative materials online
  4. Department of Education to curate resources and educator training

Latest legislative action

Sep 30, 2026. Approved by the Governor September 30, 2026. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 894, Statutes of 2026.

Topics and industries

Related topics

AI in EducationAI Deepfakes

Affected industries

Education

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Same topic in other states

Pennsylvania HB1505 Public School Code of 1949 - omnibus amendments (Act 20 of 2026), including the Louisiana SB 346 SCHOOLS: Prohibits the use of deepfake material against students enrolled in K-1 Illinois HB3851 SCH CD-CYBER-BULLYING Hawaii HB2466 Relating To Education. Tennessee SB1346 AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 28 and Title 39, Chapter 17, rel Wyoming HB85 Unlawful dissemination of an intimate image.