This legislative season, Ten Strands is a proud sponsor of the Outdoor Learning and Environmental Literacy Act of 2026 (AB 2158), legislation designed to help California schools expand safe, standards-aligned outdoor learning to support student mental and physical health, engagement, academic achievement, and general well-being. This bill directs the development of statewide guidance, preserves local control, and launches a three-year pilot program.
We are thrilled to share that AB 2158 advanced from the Assembly Appropriations Suspense File on May 14! It had unanimous support from members in both parties! This is often where bills are held and “die,” especially in tight budget years like this one. We need your support to ensure our momentum continues to build.
How You Can Help
This AB 2158 action tool identifies your assemblymember and provides a draft email for you to send to your assemblymember (feel free to edit as you see fit).
Please fill out the form by 5:00 PM PT on Monday, May 18. Constituent voices are key, and this email urges assemblymembers to vote for AB 2158 as soon as Tuesday, May 19.
How This Bill Can Become Law: What Comes Next
- AB 2158 will be heard on the Assembly Floor as soon as Tuesday, May 19, and will need a simple majority (41 of 80) to pass.
- The bill then crosses over to the Senate, where it will go through the following: Senate Education Committee, Senate Appropriations Committee, and a Senate floor vote (21 of 40).
- If it clears the Senate, it goes to the Governor, who has 30 days to sign it, allow it to become law without signature, or veto it.
If you have not yet signed on to our support letter, you can add your organization or name here, plus your e-signature. New signers will be included in the next version of the letter.
Please share or forward this email to your network! Every voice matters! Thank you in advance for your support.
