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CA SB241: Community colleges: personnel: qualifications.

Enacted California · 2025–2026 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

SB241 · where it stands

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In one paragraph

SB 241 amended Education Code Section 87359.2. It explicitly requires that the instructor of record for a course and community college librarians, counselors, administrators, and other listed positions be a person who meets the minimum or alternative qualifications for the position, which keeps these roles with qualified humans. Subdivision (c) states that the section does not prohibit community college staff from using artificial intelligence tools to assist in college operations or in providing services to students.

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

What it means for business

Education technology vendors can support but not replace qualified community college instructors of record.

Key provisions

  1. Education Code Section 87359.2
  2. Instructor of record must be a person meeting minimum qualifications
  3. Same rule for librarians, counselors, administrators, and other listed roles
  4. Staff may still use AI tools to assist operations and student services

Latest legislative action

Oct 1, 2025. Approved by the Governor October 1, 2025. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 214, Statutes of 2025.

Topics and industries

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