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
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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
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
School Facilities Bond Flyer
ACSA has created a flyer in support of Prop. 2, the school facilities bond measure slated for the November ballot.
2024-25 Final State Budget Summary
Yesterday, the Legislature approved the 2024-2025 state budget agreement. The school funding (Prop. 98) levels contained in the budget represent
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
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
SB 494 Floor Alert
ACSA advocate Dorothy Johnson wrote the following “floor alert” for the California State Senate on Senate Bill 494 (Newman), which
ACSA’s Advocacy in Action: Legislative Session Recap
Read an analysis of ACSA’s advocacy efforts in the 2022 legislative session, including funding increases and legislative accomplishments.
2022-23 Final Budget Summary
After months of negotiations, the governor and Legislature have come to an agreement on the state’s budget for the 2022-23
NASSP/NAESP Legislative Agenda and Funding Priorities
A delegation of ACSA principals were in Washington, D.C., Feb. 28 through March 2 for the NASSP/NAESP advocacy conference to
AB 130 – Education Trailer Bill: Implementation Guidance for Independent Study
In compliance with AB 130, school districts and county offices of education are required to provide all of their enrolled
Assembly Bill 104 Explained: Retention, Grade Changes and Exemptions
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 104 (Gonzalez), one of the most notable bills from this legislative session. The
Independent Study Changes Released
The highly-anticipated language for independent study has been released as part of the education trailer bill, AB 130. Below, you will
Operating Independent Study and Distance Learning
Watch an update about operating independent study by ACSA’s Governmental Relations team.
SB 86 AB 86 Schools Response Letter
Several statewide education associations, including ACSA, and more than 50 county offices of education and school districts have submitted this
ACSA 2019 School Dashboard Recommendations
In December 2016, ACSA established an Accountability Task Force whose role was to support the successful implementation of the state’s accountability and continuous improvement
ACSA | CTA Joint Janus Advisory Q&A
On June 27, 2018, the United States Supreme Court issued a 5-to-4 decision in Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 that overruled over
Tips for Communicating with Your Legislator
Legislative action is more than writing a letter. Get to know your Assembly Member and Senator and their staff members.
Meeting with Your Legislator: Make It Count
Regularly scheduled meetings with legislators in their district offices are an important activity. Using this approach, you can become a
Advocacy at Legislative Breakfasts, Testimonials and Events
Many groups hold annual legislative breakfasts. The formats vary widely and each has its strengths. Following are ideas about important
The Lawmaking Process: What You Need to Know
From its inception, a legislative measure might take a year or more to move through the legislative process. In order
How to Read a Bill
Things to look for when reading a bill: Bill number On the cover of each bill will appear the bill
Advice from Members on Education Advocacy
“One of your biggest barriers may be trying to get someone to call back or answer an email. I always
Educate, Then Advocate
As an educational leader, you will ideally be reaching out to your legislator to touch base and build a functional,