New Legislative Requirements Impacting CSSPs

California has enacted new laws to strengthen student safety and operational readiness. These updates must be incorporated into your Comprehensive School Safety Plans (CSSPs) during the next review cycle and no later than the statutory deadlines.

Senate Bill 848 – Student Safety & Misconduct Prevention

Effective by: July 1, 2026

SB 848 introduces reforms to protect students from employee and volunteer misconduct, sexual abuse, and unsafe environments.

Key Requirements:

• Update policy manuals to reflect new safeguards.

• Integrate mandated training for staff and volunteers.

• Ensure hiring and retention protocols include checks against the state misconduct database.

• Review facility supervision and volunteer management procedures.

IMReady Integration:

Our CSSP templates now include sections for misconduct prevention, training compliance, and facility oversight protocols to meet SB 848 requirements.

Senate Bill 98 – Immigration Enforcement Notification

Effective by: March 1, 2026

SB 98 requires CSSPs to include procedures for notifying parents, guardians, and school personnel when immigration enforcement is confirmed on campus.

IMReady Integration:

IMReady has added communication protocols and notification templates to ensure timely and compliant alerts.

Assembly Bill 962 – Student Smartphone Use

AB 962 clarifies that CSSPs addressing smartphone use cannot prohibit students from using devices during emergencies or perceived threats.

IMReady Integration:

Our plans now include language that balances safety with student rights under Section 48901.7.

✅ Compliance Checklist

For your next CSSP review, confirm the following:

• SB 848: 

  • Policies updated for misconduct prevention

  • Training requirements integrated

  • Hiring/retention protocols include misconduct database checks

  • Facility and volunteer supervision procedures reviewed

• SB 98: 

  • Notification procedures for immigration enforcement included

  • Communication templates prepared

• AB 962: 

  • Smartphone use policy updated to allow emergency use

  • Language aligns with Section 48901.7

Next Steps:

• Review and update CSSPs to incorporate these legislative changes.

• Align staff training and operational procedures with new requirements.

• Contact your Keenan representative for help with CSSP implementation support.