CaliforniaVoters would decide whether the preference ban covers California K–12 schools
In 2028, California voters are scheduled to decide whether the state ban on race-based preferences would stop covering public K–12 schools.
What it does
If voters approve the measure, California’s ban on race-based preferences would no longer cover public K–12 schools. It would still cover public jobs, higher education admissions and enrollment, and public contracts.
Argument forIf voters approve the measure, schools could have more room to address unequal access, within state and federal constitutional limits.
Argument againstIf voters approve the measure, families may see a weaker statewide safeguard because the ban would no longer cover public K–12 schools.
More detail
If voters approve the measure, the state ban on race-based preferences would no longer cover public K–12 schools. The ban would still cover public employment, public higher education admissions and enrollment, and public contracting. The measure must win voter approval. The text does not authorize actions that violate the state or federal constitutions. The measure is scheduled for the November 7, 2028, statewide ballot. The text does not state an effective date.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 10Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 223, Statutes of 2026.Became Law
- Sep 10Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 1 p.m.To Governor
- Aug 31
- Vote recorded ACA 7 Jackson Concurrence in Senate Amendments. Result: pass.Lower
- Aug 30Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 59. Noes 19. Page 6888.).Major
- Aug 28In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
- Aug 27Adopted and to Assembly. (Ayes 30. Noes 10.)Major
- Vote recorded 3rd Reading ACA7 Jackson et al. By Weber Pierson. Result: pass.Upper
- Aug 17Read second time. Ordered to third reading.Minor
- Aug 13Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.Major
- Vote recorded Be adopted as amended. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded [08-13-2026] set for [First] hearing: Reconsideration of favorable vote granted. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Be adopted as amended. Result: pass.Upper
- Aug 13From committee: Amend, and be adopted as amended. (Ayes 4. Noes 2.) (August 13).Major
- Aug 13In committee: Reconsideration of a favorable vote granted.
- Jun 15
- Vote recorded Placed on suspense file. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 10Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.Major
- Jun 9From committee: Amend, and be adopted as amended, and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1.) (June 9).Major
- Vote recorded Be adopted as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 4From committee: Be adopted, and re-refer to Com. on E. & C.A. Re-referred. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (June 3). Re-referred to Com. on E. & C.A.Major
- Jun 3
- Vote recorded Be adopted, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Elections and Constitutional Amendments]. Result: pass.Upper
- May 26From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on ED.Major
- May 20Referred to Coms. on ED. and E. & C.A.Minor
- Feb 19In Senate. To Com. on RLS.Minor
- Vote recorded ACA 7 Jackson Assembly Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 19Adopted and to Senate. (Ayes 54. Noes 14. Page 4036.)Major
- Jan 22Read second time. Ordered to third reading.Minor
- Vote recorded Be adopted. Result: pass.Lower
- Jan 22From committee: Be adopted. (Ayes 11. Noes 4.) (January 22).Major
- Jan 22Assembly Rule 63 suspended. (Page 3806.)
- 2025
- May 23In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
- May 14In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.Minor
- May 8Re-referred to Com. on APPR.Minor
- May 7Read second time and amended.Major
- May 6From committee: Amend, and be adopted as amended, and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 3.) (May 6).Passed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Be adopted as amended, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 23From committee: Be adopted, and re-refer to Com. on JUD. Re-referred. (Ayes 6. Noes 3.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.Passed 1st Chamber
- Apr 22
- Vote recorded Be adopted and re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 7Referred to Coms. on HIGHER ED. and JUD.Minor
- Feb 14From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.
- Feb 13Introduced. To print.Introduced
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