What the Trailer Bill (AB 130) Means for You

AB 130 was signed into law by Governor Newsom on July 9, 2021, and immediately went into effect. This means that there are some significant changes that need to be made to Board Policies and Master Agreements in the coming weeks. This video is meant to provide you with an update on the changes and […]

Education Budget Trailer Bill – Independent Study Changes

The long-awaited TK-Grade 12 Education Budget Trailer Bill was released today, providing needed details in several key areas. The bill (AB/SB 130) is an abrupt holiday weekend stopper, weighing in at 398 pages. The trailer bill works in conjunction with AB 128 (Ting) and SB 129 (Skinner) to appropriate Proposition 98 funding, among other funds, […]

Independent Study is at Risk!

Please contact your legislator today! Budget Conversations are happening now. Please reach out to tell state lawmakers to urge them to preserve Independent Study as a crucial option for students. Suggested Talking Points for Phone Call or Email Hello, my name is [insert name]. I am a teacher/educator/parent from [insert school name]. The Governor and […]

Trailer Bill Update

As part of his May Revision, Governor Newsom is proposing a rewrite of Independent Study (IS) law that upends the program for next school year (and beyond), and effectively removes a public-school option for many at-risk students the law was originally intended to serve. The Governor’s proposal is well-intentioned and reflects an effort to address […]

LAO: School District Budgets Stable, But Risks on Horizon

On November 16, 2020, the Legislative Analysts Office (LAO) released an update on the fiscal condition of school district budgets and spotlighted looming cost pressures. The report lands as Governor Newsom and the State Legislature are set to begin the process of developing the 2021-22 state budget. This non-partisan report was provided to members of […]
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  • On November 16, 2020
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CCIS and Distance Learning Requirements

During this ever changing time for schools, CCIS is doing our best to provide the latest and best information. Although we originally understood that the Distance Learning Plan and Independent Study were to remain separate, on August 4th, CDE provided updated information.  Until the Audit Guide is created, we are unsure of the implications this […]
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  • On August 14, 2020
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Newsom Administration Releases Elementary Waiver Guidance

On Monday night, August 3, 2020, the Newsom Administration released highly anticipated guidance for local health officers (LHOs) to consider when reviewing Elementary Education Waivers that would allow elementary schools to open for in-person instruction under specified conditions. The full waiver guidance can be found here. Waiver process Under state guidance, schools located in counties […]

Independent Study requirements compared to the new Distance Learning requirements

CCIS wanted to offer a resource for reviewing the differences between Independent Study and the new SB98 Distance Learning requirements Remember, NO changes or alterations have been made to Independent Study Regulations or Guidelines.  If you have been operating an Independent Study program or school, you do not need to make any legal changes.  The […]

Governor Mandates Some School Closures, Updates School Guidance

This afternoon, Governor Newsom announced new statewide requirements that public and private schools shall be closed to in-person instruction in counties that are on the state’s COVID-19 monitoring list. A map of county status can be found here. Schools in these counties must provide distance learning only when beginning the school year and cannot open for in-person instruction […]