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Compliance and Information: SB848 and AB2534

The San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD) is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, equitable, and compliant environment for all students, employees, and members of our school community. We are dedicated to upholding applicable laws, regulations, and District policies while promoting transparency, accountability, and responsible practices across our schools and departments.

This page provides important compliance information and resources to support our employees and community in understanding current requirements and District practices.

SB848 Compliance & Information   |   AB2534 Compliance & Information

SB848 Compliance & Information

Overview of SB 848

California SB 848 (Chaptered 2025) is the School Employee Misconduct: Child Abuse Prevention Act, signed into law to strengthen child safety standards in private and public schools.

Effective January 1, 2026, it mandates expanded employment history checks for misconduct, broader definitions of mandated reporters, and updated training requirements. 

At San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD), we are committed to implementing the necessary policies and procedures to ensure full compliance with SB 848.

Key aspects of SB 848 include:

  • Expanded Mandated Reporters: Includes all school employees, volunteers (as defined in Penal Code section 11165.7), contractors, and board members.
  • Hiring/Misconduct Reporting (Jan 1, 2026): Former employers must release employment records regarding "egregious misconduct" of noncertificated (classified) employees, expanding existing requirements to include private schools.
  • Training and Policies (July 1, 2026): Schools must provide annual training on mandated reporting, abuse prevention, and professional boundaries, and adopt written policies for safe, supervised environments.
  • Volunteers: Mandated reporters must submit proof of training within six weeks of service and annually. 
  • Reproductive Loss Leave (Separate SB 848 - 2024)

Contact Information
For more information, to request an employment verification, or for assistance, please email: sb848@smuhsd.org


AB2534 Compliance & Information

Overview of AB 2534

Assembly Bill (AB) 2534 is a California law that strengthens compliance with educational policies related to employment procedures and educator evaluations. It ensures that school districts uphold transparency and accountability in hiring, evaluations, and personnel processes.

This law applies to school administrators, teachers, and other certificated staff and requires specific reporting, documentation, and procedural adherence to state-mandated regulations.

At San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD), we are committed to implementing the necessary policies and procedures to ensure full compliance with AB 2534.

Employment History & Hiring Requirements

Effective January 1, 2025, and in accordance with California Education Code Section 44939.5 (amended by AB 2534), all applicants for certificated positions at SMUHSD are legally required to provide a complete and accurate record of all prior employment with:

  • Local Education Agencies (LEAs)
  • School Districts
  • County Offices of Education
  • Charter Schools
  • State Special Schools
  • Other educational institutions, regardless of the length of service

As part of the hiring process, SMUHSD will verify employment history, including obtaining information from previous employers regarding credible allegations, investigations, or disciplinary actions related to egregious misconduct, as defined by Education Code Section 44932.

This requirement ensures that all prospective certificated employees meet state-mandated transparency and accountability standards in the hiring process.

Contact Information
For more information, to request an employment verification, or for assistance, please email: ab2534@smuhsd.org