What do local officials need to do to comply with California’s requirements (sometimes referred to as “AB 1234″ after the legislation that created them) for biennial ethics training for specified local officials?

The PDF at right answers some frequently asked questions about AB 1234 training requirements.

Also see two links at right for training guidelines from AG and FPPC.

Per the FPPC’s website: “As of January 1, 2026, SB 827 expands the ethics training requirement to department heads or similar administrators of local agencies, including educational agencies. All local agency officials must complete an ethics training course within six months of being hired.”