SearchWe have reached the end of session and now is the last opportunity to engage the Legislature before bills reach the Governor. CASBO has activated two campaigns as Assembly and Senate floor votes take place.
We need you to make your voice heard now by sending a message to your state representatives.
SB 1315 (Archuleta): School accountability: local educational agencies: annual reporting requirements.
Senate Bill 1315 (Archuleta) would have the California Department of Education provide biannual reports to the Governor, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the Legislature regarding reporting requirements local educational agencies (LEAs) abide by. CASBO is a proud co-sponsor of this bill along with CSBA.
SB 1315 will help address the sheer volume and breadth of requirements are straining LEAs’ capacity to balance public accountability with educational priorities by:
- Detailing the quantity and categories of reports mandated for submission by school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools annually.
- Clarifying the objectives of each report and offer recommendations on streamlining processes to minimize the number of reports required from LEAs.
- Evaluating the administrative expenses incurred by LEAs in report production, incorporating feedback from diverse LEAs voluntarily.
AB 2088 (McCarty): K-14 classified employees: part-time or full-time vacancies: public postings.
Assembly Bill 2088 (McCarty), recently amended, will restrict how schools may hire and promote classified employees and give the “right of first refusal” to internal candidates based on seniority rather than experience in positions. This bill is a reintroduction AB 1699 (McCarty) which was vetoed by the Governor.
AB 2088 would create restrictions on how and when classified position vacancies are filled, to the detriment of K-14 students and other current and future school employees by:
- Slowing down the hiring process by at least 2 weeks in a climate where it is difficult to find applicants. This delay also puts our most vulnerable special education students at risk who require critical services from specialists.
- Prohibiting the district’s ability to hire the best candidate available to serve their students and community.
- Negatively impacting recruitment and retention, as highly qualified internal employees will have fewer chances to be promoted without seniority.
