AB 764: California Changes the Process for Undergoing By-Trustee Area Districting and Redistricting
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. AB 764 expands key aspects of the FAIR MAPS Act to […]
Legislative Policy/Advocacy
Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing: Lessons About Effective School Board Governance
The California Collaborative on District Reform has released the report “Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing: Lessons About Effective
Risks of AI: Navigating the Legal Landscape of Artificial Intelligence
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Lozano Smith’s latest volume of its AI primer — “Risks of
Recovery of Wage Overpayments by School Employers
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. There have been two big changes in the last two legislative
Podcast: AI for School Districts, Part 1: AI Primer
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Dive into the evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the
New Bill Addresses Independent Contractor Conflicts of Interest and Provides Safe Harbor
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Assembly Bill (AB) 334, which became effective on January 1, 2024,
Podcast: Winter 2023-2024 Student Issues Legislative Update
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In this episode, Lozano Smith Podcast host Sloan Simmons discusses with
AB 764: California Changes the Process for LEAs Undergoing By-Trustee Area Districting and Redistricting
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In 2019, the California Legislature adopted the FAIR MAPS Act, which
California Court of Appeal Clarifies “Uniformity” Requirement for School Parcel Taxes
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The California Court of Appeal recently upheld a parcel tax structure
Four Bills Affecting Student Attendance Requirements
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In October 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed four new bills into
Federal Wi-Fi E-Rate Proposal
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently proposed allowing libraries and schools to provide Wi-Fi hotspots and wireless internet services to
California Legislature Passes ‘Melanie’s Law’ to Prevent Student Fentanyl Overdoses
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In the ongoing battle against the opioid epidemic,the California Legislature recently
SB 553 Requires Workplace Violence Prevention Plans and Trainings
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. SB 553 was signed into law during the 2023 legislative session. This
Student Privacy Versus Parental Involvement: Recent Developments Regarding Gender Identity & Expression in Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Several California school districts are facing legal challenges brought by parents
New Law Effectively Ends “Willful Defiance” School Suspensions for All Grades
On October 8, 2023, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 274, also known as the “Keep Kids
Adopting Curriculum and Related Resources
ACSA and F3 Law have produced a document and associated one-pager on adopting curriculum and instructional materials. The information presented
U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies the Standard for ‘True Threats’
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In Counterman v. Colorado (June 27, 2023, No. 22-138) 600 U.S. __, the
New Federal Laws Protect Pregnant and Nursing Mothers
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. Effective June 27, 2023, the PWFA amended Title VII of the Civil
Approval of Nation’s First Religious Based Charter School Opens Door to Contentious Constitutional Question
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On June 5, 2023, an Oklahoma charter school authorizer approved the
U.S. DOE Releases Updated Federal Guidance Regarding Religious Expression in Public Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On May 15, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education (U.S. DOE)
SB 114: New Laws Impacting Charter Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On July 10, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Education Omnibus
Legislature Launches Pilot Program Allowing CMAS Contracts for Installation of Certain Materials SB 1422
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Senate Bill (SB) 1422, signed by the Governor in September 2022,
The Levine Act’s Reach is Broadened by Recent Amendments
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. The Levine Act has applied to some California public agencies for decades,
Impact of California’s Reimposed MCO Tax on Employer-Provided Group Health Plans
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. On June 29, 2023, Governor Newsom signed into law AB 119 (Chapter
The State Board of Education Updates Assessment Criteria for Charter Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. At its May 2023, meeting, the State Board of Education (SBE)
ACSA Analysis: Final 2023-24 State Budget
After months of tracking the slowing economy and its potential impact on schools, ACSA commends the California governor and Legislature
Legislature Poised to Pass Budget That Restores Governor’s Proposed Cuts to K-14 Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Keenan. June 15 is the constitutional deadline for the California Legislature to pass
Ninth Circuit Contemplates Whether Alleged Denial of FAPE Requires Exhaustion of Administrative Process
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Back in November of 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for
Department of Education Releases Proposed Title IX Rule for Transgender Athletes
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On April 6, 2023, the United States Department of Education (Department)
Podcast: Charter School Renewals — They’re Back
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In this Lozano Smith Podcast episode, host Sloan Simmons talks with
SB 494 Floor Alert
ACSA advocate Dorothy Johnson wrote the following “floor alert” for the California State Senate on Senate Bill 494 (Newman), which
ED Guidance on Student Privacy
On April 12, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education issued the following guidance document and “Know Your Rights” resource to
2023 Updates: Annual Notice of Parental Rights and Responsibilities
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. As a reminder, school districts and county offices of education should
NCAA Requires Member Schools to Collect Discipline Records from Athlete’s Prior Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. At the beginning of the 2022-23 school year, the National Collegiate
New Excused Absence for Student Participation in Political or Civic Event and Other School Calendar Updates
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. There have been several recent updates regarding authorized student absences and
Ninth Circuit Clarifies How to Analyze Academic Benefit for “Least Restrictive Environment” Purposes Under the IDEA
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. A recent decision from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held
Ninth Circuit Upholds Student Discipline for Social Media Posts
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In Chen v. Albany Unified School District (9th Cir. 2022) 56 F.4th 708,
The End of the COVID-19 State of Emergency Impacts Remote Board Meetings under AB 361
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Effective March 1, 2023, local agencies will no longer have the
New Legislation Provides Assistance to High Mobility High School Students
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On September 30, 2022, Senate Bill (SB) 532 was enacted with
Reflections on Kennedy v. Bremerton School District After Half a School Year
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The United States Supreme Court’s June 2022 Opinion in Kennedy v. Bremerton
New Law Authorizes School Staff to Administer Emergency Anti-Seizure Medication
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Current law allows for the administration of prescription medication to students
Legislature Addresses Affordable Workforce Housing on School District and County Office of Education Property
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On September 28, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB)
Legislation Roundup: New Holidays, Mandatory Reporter Violations, and Health Benefits for Striking Employers
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. September was a busy month for Governor Newsom, who signed into
Video: 2022 CA School Dashboard explainer
ACSA has produced the following video for all California public school districts to use when discussing the 2021-22 California School
CalSTRS FAQ: Supplemental Benefit Maintenance Account payments
Due to exceptionally high inflation, the California State Teacher’s Retirement System (CalSTRS) began sending supplemental payments to a new group
Ninth Circuit Backs Fellowship of Christian Athletes Over Non-Discrimination Policy
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. In a recently decided case, Fellowship of Christian Athletes v. San Jose
California Supreme Court Affirms Public School Districts Cannot be Sued Under Unruh Civil Rights Act for Disability Discrimination
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. The California Supreme Court recently upheld a lower court ruling that
New Law Mandates Schools to Annually Inform Parents of Safe Storage of Firearms
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. On July 21, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB)
Fact sheet: FAFSA and California Dream Act Application
The California Student Aid Commission has prepared this fact sheet to help LEAs fulfill the new state of California requirement
Political Activities and Schools
This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Lozano Smith. Campaign season can be an exciting time for school districts and