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Afterstate bill briefing, GUSD officials outline safeguards for caregiver affidavits under AB 495
Summary
Superintendent Cortez briefed the board on Assembly Bill 495 (family preparedness) and described district verification steps—contacting parents, requesting documentation and involving liaisons or law enforcement—after trustees raised concerns about unauthorized pick‑ups.
During the superintendent—riefing on Dec. 11 the board reviewed Assembly Bill 495 (Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025), which expands the types of adults who may be listed as caregivers for students when parents are unavailable.
Superintendent Cortez said the bill "opened up the scope of who can be a caregiver for our students" but said the district has procedures to verify claims before releasing children. "Our first step is the district contacts the parents or guardians on file to confirm that this child…
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