Last Updated: April 28, 2025
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Bill: AB 601: Sexually violent predators: schools
Author(s): Assembly Member Alanis
Position: Neutral
Current Status: Assembly Public Safety Committee
Action: Pray (see specifics below)
Summary:
The current version of AB 767 would require the addresses of homeschool families to be compiled, tracked, and published—likely making them available to the public.
This is not hypothetical. The bill’s own language defines private schools to include homes where parents operate a private homeschool, and to enforce the placement restrictions on sexually violent predators (SVPs), those home addresses would need to be disclosed and accessible.
This effectively creates a public map showing where young children are located during the day—including homes with backyards where children often play unsupervised or with minimal supervision.
Concerns:
This is not just a violation of privacy—it’s a serious safety hazard.
Publishing these addresses would provide a ready-made list for predators—highlighting exactly where to find vulnerable children in residential neighborhoods.
Homeschooling families should not have to risk their children’s safety in order to comply with a law that is meant to protect them. We must not protect children in one area by exposing others to new dangers.
The stated intent of this bill is to protect children in home-based private schools, however, the bill in effect could lead to the opposite. This bill needs to be further clarified to make sure that information about the location of small schools be kept private and safe from predators.
AB 767, even though it’s trying to protect children, could accidentally do the opposite — by making homeschool families’ addresses public, it could put those kids in danger and violate families’ privacy.
Action Items:
Pray for:
- Clarity and Wisdom
Pray for clarity, discernment, and wisdom in every conversation and written communication. Ask that the right words be given to clearly express the dangers this bill poses to homeschool families—and the solutions that will truly protect children. - Favor with Legislators
Pray for open doors and favor with the bill’s author and other lawmakers. Ask that their hearts and minds would be receptive to proposed amendments and that they would clearly see the unintended consequences of the current bill language. - Protection for Families
Pray for the physical and emotional protection of homeschooling families across California. Ask that God would cover them with peace, and that no law would be enacted that places them at greater risk. - Unity and Collaboration
Pray for unity and effective collaboration among all individuals and organizations working to address this issue. Ask that any division or confusion would be replaced with shared purpose and strong coordination. - Divine Solutions
Pray that a clear, effective, and just solution would emerge—one that protects all children without exposing homeschool families to danger. Ask for guidance beyond human wisdom. - Strength and Endurance
Pray for strength, energy, and encouragement for Nathan Pierce and the Family Protection Ministries team as they carry this burden. Ask that they would be sustained, uplifted, and confident in God’s provision and timing.