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Approval of Update to Code of Ethics
Office of the General Counsel
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Brief Description:
(Approval of update to Code of Ethics) Recommends approval of the updated Code of Ethics and adoption of the State's annual gift limit of $630, retroactively applying it as of January 1, 2026.
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Recommendation
Action Proposed:
1. Approve update to Code of Ethics.
2. Adopt and retroactively apply State's gift limit ($630), beginning January 1, 2026.
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Background:
The Ethics Policy Statement and Code of Ethics, established under Board Rule 1900, was initially adopted by the Board of Education in September 1998. It was subsequently revised in December 2000, and again in February 2003.
Expected Outcomes:
As the District advances its mission to ensure students are Ready for the World, it is essential to foster trust among stakeholders and the broader public by providing clear, accessible information that supports informed, engaged, and responsible decision-making at all levels. Accountability requires that all LAUSD officials and partners understand and adhere to the legal requirements and ethical standards governing the nation's second-largest school district.
The updated Code of Ethics will offer clearer guidance to LAUSD officials regarding standards of conduct related to gifts, conflicts of interest and disqualification, and outside employment. This enhanced clarity is intended to strengthen compliance and promote consistent ethical practices across the District.
Board Options and Consequences:
A "Yes" vote will immediately put into effect the updated Code of Ethics and change the District's gift limit for all LAUSD Officials to the State's gift limit of $630 with a biannual increase of $40. It will also retroactively apply the State's gift limit beginning January 1, 2026.
A "No" vote would leave the current Code of Ethics in place and the District's gift limit would remain at $100 for the 2026 calendar year and going forward.
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