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Our team has produced a series of comprehensive client briefs detailing new education laws that were passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Newsom in 2025. Each brief is organized by subject area and includes an executive summary highlighting major changes and debates we think you should know about. Bills signed by the Governor take effect on January 1, 2026, unless the bill specifically states otherwise.



This client brief linked below covers legislation signed into law affecting School Facilities. Topics covered include:



Housing
Safe Water
Transportation


Changes to the Law: School Facilities



Our team will send additional client briefs in the coming days. Please let us know if we can provide any further information.





- Cathy and the Capitol Advisors Team

CAWS is pleased to present our Calendar of Events for 2025-2026. We continue to offer a variety of in person and virtual events that support best IB practices while bringing us together as a community.

Our events will be hosted by global, regional and local IB leaders, CAWS Board Members, IBEN trainers, the Orange County Department of Education Coordinator and CAWS vetted vendors.

Invitations for our upcoming events will be sent to your email. Each in-person invitation will include details about the event, ensuring you have all the information you need for registration. Look for these invitations over the coming months and get ready to engage in enriching experiences.

As the October 1 start of the Federal fiscal year approaches, a showdown is in progress over efforts to pass a short-term continuing resolution or face a shutdown of many Federal government functions. Despite the cheery attitude of House Republicans who passed their version of a Continuing Resolution last week (217-212) along a party line vote, the real drama will be in the Senate where they will need 7 Democrats to reach the 60-vote threshold.