Governmental Relations
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Read ArticleMembers advocate for education at state Capitol
More than 400 members walked the halls of the state Capitol to advocate for ACSA’s key issues for 2019: increased LCFF base funding, mental health, and equitable funding for special education.
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Read ArticleEducators rally to support AB 39
Teachers, administrators, classified employees, school board members, students, parents and elected officials gathered on the steps of the state Capitol to rally full and fair funding.
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Read ArticleACSA News: Legislative Action Day 2019
Hundreds of ACSA members gathered at the State Capitol to advocate for the needs of California's 6.2 million public school students. #ACSAadvocates
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Read ArticleCampaign pushes for ‘full and fair’ funding
ACSA and the California School Boards Association have partnered to launch a Full and Fair Funding campaign, which seeks to raise awareness about school funding and staffing.
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Read ArticleACSA's 2018 Legislative Year-End Report
The highlights of ACSA’s advocacy work in 2018.
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Read ArticleACSA | CTA Joint Janus Advisory Q&A
CTA and ACSA provide joint guidance regarding Janus’ meaning and recent legislation related to union membership.
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Read ArticleACSA's Top 5: What you need to know about the 2019-20 Budget Proposal
Gov. Gavin Newsom has been steadfast in his goal of strengthening California’s public school system.
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Read ArticleACSA launches school violence toolkit
ACSA has taken a proactive role in school safety with the creation of the Fatal School Violence Toolkit.
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Read ArticleNinth Circuit affirms legislative prayer exception does not apply to school board meetings
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a federal district court ruling that school-sponsored prayer, Bible readings and proselytizing at school board meetings are unconstitutional.
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Read ArticleCalifornia passes groundbreaking data privacy law with an expansion of consumers’ privacy rights
The CCPA introduces significant changes to existing privacy law and will force many companies to change the way that they do business in California.
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Read ArticleNew law squeezes local ballot measures for bonds
A new law will require local public agencies to include additional information in summary statements for local ballot measures that raise taxes, including district general obligation bond measures.
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Read ArticleLawmakers extend limits on disruption and defiance discipline, expand use of uniform complaint procedures
State lawmakers have indefinitely extended previously approved limits on disciplining students for defiance and disruption and have expanded the list of issues that may be addressed through the UCP.
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Read ArticleFDA approves marijuana-based drug for pediatric epilepsy
On June 25, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Epidiolex to treat two types of pediatric epilepsy.
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Read FlipbookLozano Smith Janus Toolkit
Overturning a longstanding precedent, the United States Supreme Court has held in Janus v. AFSCME that public employees may not be compelled to pay mandatory agency fees, or “fair share” fees.
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Read ArticleIn Janus v. AFSCME decision, Supreme Court rules agency fees unconstitutional
In a blow to unions across the nation, the Supreme Court has ruled that public sector agency fee arrangements violate the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.
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Read ArticleSB 395 — New law enforcement protections for students
AALRR Law Corporation offers information on Senate Bill 395.
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Read ArticleGun-free school zone act loophole closed by assembly bill 424
AALRR offers helpful information on AB 424.
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Read ArticleCampaign do’s and don’ts
Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost LLP "F3" discuss common questions and actionable options for campaigning.
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Read ArticleThomas C. Murray speaks with ACSA about equity and innovation
ACSA's Speaker Series interview with Thomas C. Murray.
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Read ArticleAdvocacy at legislative breakfasts, testimonials, and events
ACSA’s tips on successful advocacy communication in group settings.
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