Navigating changing laws & policies
This page brings together resources to help students, families, and schools navigate important issues impacting their lives today. Here you’ll find updates and resources related to LGBTQ+ topics and guidance on school funding, with new topics and updates added as the policy landscape changes.
These materials are not intended as legal advice - local educational agencies are encouraged to contact legal counsel for further guidance.
Immigration
resources View full list of
executive orders
Read CDE responses
on executive orders CA Attorney General
Press Releases
Supporting LGBTQ+ students
For students & families
- Proud Youth Program (Pacific Pride Foundation)
- Youth mental health & wellness resources (Santa Barbara County Education Office)
- LGBTQ+ resources in Santa Barbara County (California Department of Education)
- State of Pride (California Attorney General)
For schools & districts
- Instructional guidance, trainings, laws, and policies resources for schools (California Department of Education)
- Resources for creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ students (California Department of Education)
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Providing Relevant, Inclusive Support that Matters (PRISM) Modules (California Department of Education)
School funding
- July 31, 2025 Update Regarding Impoundment of Federal Education Funds (California Department of Education)
- August 7, 2025 Executive Order Reshapes Oversight of Federal Grants
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