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
Legislation
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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 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
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
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.
Testing Personnel Support Program
The California Department of Public Health is seeking help from Local Education Agencies on resource allocation for 2022-23.
ACSA HRC Discussion on AB 438 (Classified March 15 Notices)
ACSA’s Human Resource Council invited all HR Administrators and Superintendents to a special Zoom meeting on the implementation
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
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
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