Education Policy Initiative Civic Leadership Series: Students Shaping California’s Future - Legislative Branch

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Recording available
Type:
  Webinar
Duration:
1 hour
Author:
Dr. Darshana Patel
Developed by:
UC|CSU Collaborative for Neuroscience, Diversity, and Learning
Series:
Education Policy Initiative Civic Leadership Series: Students Shaping California’s Future
Relevant categories:
Public Policy Social Justice
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Overview

Explore how California’s legislative branch works and how students can engage to improve educational access for all students. This session breaks down how laws are proposed, debated, and passed in the State Legislature, while highlighting ways students can get involved in policy advocacy to help shape California’s education system.

  Keywords: California Government, Civic Engagement, Policy, Student Leadership

Learning objectives

  • Explain how California’s legislative branch develops, debates, and passes laws
  • Describe how education bills can impact students, educators, and school communities
  • Identify ways students can participate in the legislative process through advocacy, public comment, storytelling, and contacting elected officials

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Added on 6/26/2026   ·   Last updated on 6/26/2026