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Parents Won’t Be Ignored in 2026
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Parents Matter

And Legislators Need to Listen

California families were shut out of major education decisions last year.

Bills that would have reshaped online learning were negotiated behind closed doors – without a single parent at the table. This year will define the future of online and nonclassroom-based education.

Parents must have a seat in that discussion.

Parents Won’t Be Ignored in 2026
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Legislators Ignored Parents in 2025

Parents Excluded

Key education bills were negotiated among special-interest groups – not families.

Backroom Deals

Hundreds of hours of discussions took place with zero parent input.

Harmful Proposals

Draft legislation would have disrupted online and hybrid learning relied on by thousands of students.

Newsom Calls for Inclusion

Parents were not included in the first round. In 2026, that must change.

Parents Know What Sacramento Can’t See

Parents see what policymakers can’t: how online and hybrid learning affects daily achievement, stability, and opportunity for their children.

Last year’s bills failed because they lacked broad community support.

This year, new legislation is coming – and families must be part of the process from day one.

Excluding parents again isn’t just bad policy. It undermines trust and invites public pushback when families feel ignored.

Legislators have a choice: include parents now – or risk repeating last session’s mistakes.

Parents Across California Are Speaking Up

“We were never consulted, even though the bill directly affected our child’s education.”

–Marta, Assembly District 66
“We support oversight, but not rules written without the people who use these schools.”
–Michael, Senate District 3
“We’re asking for a simple thing: a seat at the table.”
–Tamara, Senate District 33

Make Your Voice Impossible to Ignore

Thousands of California families rely on online and hybrid charter schools. The 2026 legislative session will shape their future. If parents are not included now, they will be shut out again.
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