2025-26 Final State Budget Summary
The state Legislature has passed and sent the final 2025-26 budget to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. The agreement is generally […]
Legislative Policy/Advocacy
California P&C Legislative Watchlist For 2025
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. This briefing details some of the bills we are currently tracking that
District Court Mandates Parental Option to Opt Out of Gender Identity Activities in Buddy Program
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In a decision signed on May 12, 2025, the United States
Ninth Circuit Establishes Preliminary Framework for First Amendment Familial Antiretaliation Claims
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In DeFrancesco v. Robbins (9th Cir. 2025) 136 F.4th 933, the United States
ACSA’s Response to Governor’s May Revise 2025-26 Education Budget
ACSA’s Governmental Relations team has submitted its response to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised proposal for the 2025-26 education budget, which
Annual Notice of Parental Rights and Responsibilities Requirements, Recommendations, and Reminders for 2025
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. School districts, county offices of education, and charter schools should update
ACSA Summary: 2025-26 Revised Budget Summary
ACSA’s Governmental Relations team has released its summary document of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2025-26 revised budget proposal for education, which
Ninth Circuit Remands Case Involving Disclosure of Student’s Gender Identity to Trial Court
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has
Speakers, Singers, and Sashes: Planning for a Successful Graduation Ceremony [PODCAST]
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Graduation season is fast approaching and now is the time for
Impact of Immigration Enforcement on Schools
In January, the Trump administration rescinded a longstanding policy that protected schools from immigration enforcement. ACSA surveyed its members to
Title IX: Past Lessons, Present Shifts, and Future Possibilities (Podcast)
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. This episode explores the evolving landscape of Title IX through the
Ninth Circuit Leaves in Place Idaho Law that Requires K-12 Students to Use Facilities Consistent with their Biological Sex
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In Roe v. Critchfield (9th Cir. Mar. 20, 2025), Case No. 23-2807, __
Funding Crisis Hits California’s Rural Schools: Advocates Call for Action Now
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose 806 Technologies. As federal funding hangs in the balance, California’s rural school districts
How Medicaid Cuts Will Harm Students & Schools
A nationwide survey of K-12 school district leaders shows widespread concern over children’s access to school-based health services if Congress
SB 729 FAQs: Understanding California’s Infertility Coverage Requirements
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. In January, Keenan published a briefing that summarized SB 729, which requires
California P&C Legislative Summary: 2025 Start of Session
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. The 2025-2026 legislative cycle began on January 6. There have been significant
Childhood Sexual Assault: Fiscal Implications for California Public Agencies
Assembly Bill 218 (2019) eliminated many claim prerequisites and increased or effectively eliminated the statute of limitation periods for claims
WEP/GPO are Repealed. What’s next?
The following information is from Social Security Fairness. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is currently working to implement the newly
President Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Transgender Women from Women’s and Girls’ Sports
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On February 5, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO)
California Dept. of Education Responds to “Dear Colleague” Letter
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has released a clarification document responding to the federal “Dear Colleague” letter. The U.S.
VIDEO: Navigating Immigration Policies in California’s Public Schools: What Educators Need to Know
With immigration policy discussions ongoing, school leaders must stay informed and prepared for potential changes that could impact students, families,
LGBTQ+ Civil Rights in California
LGBTQ+, Civil Rights, and Health Care Advocates in California have authored the following document in response to executive orders issued
Title IX: Impacts of Legal Challenges and Executive Orders
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On January 9, 2025, in the matter of Tennessee v. Cardona, a
Federal Executive Order on Immigration: FAQs Regarding Impact on Schools
F3 Law prepared this list of frequently asked questions in response to recent federal policy changes to immigration enforcement in
Immigration Enforcement and School Reference Sheet
F3 Law and ACSA have compiled this reference sheet offering tips, resources and legal processes around immigration enforcement in schools.
Immigration Reference for School Officials
The California Attorney General’s Office has released a quick reference for school officials on the latest executive orders from President
Avoiding the Discriminatory Use of Artificial Intelligence
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is providing this resource to assist school communities with ensuring
Bid Thresholds Raised For 2025
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. According to the California Department of Education Office of Financial Accountability
Promoting a Safe and Secure Learning Environment for All
This guide, produced by the Office of the California Attorney General, is intended to help school officials form practical plans
State of California Immigration Resources for Schools
The following resources provided by the state of California are available to help school leaders and families affected by immigration
Governor’s Letter to Schools re: Immigration Enforcement
On Nov. 27, 2024, California Gov. Gavin Newsom sent the following letter to school leaders on federal immigration policy and
Resources from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center
The mission of the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) is to work with and educate immigrants, community organizations, and the
Undocumented Students and Families: The Facts
This document contains information from the legal team at Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost on frequently asked questions related to undocumented
Beginning January 1, 2025, Reports of Egregious Misconduct by Certificated Employees Must be Shared Directly with Prospective School Employers
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On September 25, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2534
California Seeks to Ease Homework Related Stress
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On September 27, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB)
Changes in Student and Curriculum Laws: Religious Fasting Accommodations and Menstrual Health Curriculum
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Among the many recent bills passed by the California Legislature and
Attending to Student Absences: New Laws Address Valid Excuses and Truancy Notifications
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Governor Gavin Newsom signed two new bills into law impacting student
ELOP Expenditure Report Deadline Announcement
The 2024-25 finalized state budget made several changes to the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP). Most urgently, it now requires
ACSA Response to California Master Plan for Career Education
ACSA has released its response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s community input report related to the California Master Plan for Career
Until We Meet Again: Attorney General Confirms the Brown Act’s Broad Application to Informal Gatherings
In a recent opinion, the California Attorney General found that a gathering of a majority of the members of a
Advocacy in Action 2024
During the second year of the 2023-24 legislative session, over 2,000 legislative proposals were reviewed by ACSA staff, with ACSA’s
Podcast: New Title IX Regulations Are Here – What You Need to Know
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In this episode, host Sloan Simmons engages with Lozano Smith Title
Podcast: AI for School Districts, Part 4: Understanding Risks and Benefits of AI
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Episode four of this series on Artificial Intelligence for Public Agencies
School Districts Will Soon be Required to Adopt Policies Restricting Student Cell Phone Use
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On August 28, 2024, the Legislature passed Assembly Bill (AB) 3216,
Fact Sheet for AB 2927 (Personal Finance Course)
This fact sheet provides information on AB 2927, a bill that mandates the inclusion of a separate, stand-alone one-semester course
School Facilities Bond Flyer
ACSA has created a flyer in support of Prop. 2, the school facilities bond measure slated for the November ballot.
Important Updates Regarding Independent Study Programs
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The 2024 Education Omnibus Budget Trailer Bill, also known as Senate
Concerns with Multi-Payer School Linked Fee Schedule
ACSA and other organizations addressed a letter to Mark Ghaly, secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency, expressing
ACSA Response to Newsom Smartphone Policy Letter
In an Aug. 13 letter to school leaders, California Gov. Gavin Newsom called on every school district to restrict smartphone
Rural (In)Equities: Building Understanding and Offering Solutions
Every day, rural schools and school districts throughout California face an uphill battle to provide a great education to students