On September 20, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 49 and SB 98 into law, strengthening protections for students and families in schools, colleges, and universities. Both laws took effect immediately.

•  AB 49: Protects student records and limits how schools respond to immigration enforcement requests. Schools must update policies, notify families of record requests, and train staff on new procedures by March 2026.

• SB 98: Expands “sensitive location” protections, preventing immigration enforcement on school and campus grounds without judicial authorization. Schools must also include new notification protocols in their safety plans starting in 2026.

Alliance supported this legislation because it strengthens protections and makes school communities safer for our scholars. We would like to thank Al Muratsuchi and

We would like to recognize and thank Sasha Renée Pérez, author of Senate Bill 98, and Al Muratsuchi, author of Assembly Bill 49.

Read a recent LA Times article about this important news here.