Understanding California’s Healthy Homework Act (AB 2999): Key Changes and What They Mean for Students, Effective 2025

California’s Healthy Homework Act (AB 2999), effective in 2025, aims to reduce student stress by encouraging schools to adopt homework policies that prioritize students’ mental and physical well-being. The law focuses on equitable homework practices, ensuring all students, regardless of socioeconomic background, have the resources to succeed. By involving teachers, parents, and students in policy development, AB 2999 seeks to create a healthier, more balanced homework experience, with guidelines set to be rolled out in 2025.