Requires certain text-books to reference the Sea of Japan as also the East Sea

This bill requires all state-approved textbooks to refer to the Sea of Japan as both the "Sea of Japan" and the "East Sea" in any text that mentions the body of water. It directly affects publishers and school districts using state-approved educational materials. The law amends education code to mandate this dual reference in textbooks approved under current regulations. The requirement applies to textbooks approved and issued on or after July 1, 2025.