Changes in Law 2017 – Student Services

Capitol Advisors Group has produced a series of comprehensive client briefs detailing new education laws that were passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Brown in 2017. Each brief is organized by subject area and includes an executive summary highlighting major changes we think you should know about. Bills signed by the […]

Changes in Law 2017 – School Facilities

Capitol Advisors Group has produced a series of comprehensive client briefs detailing new education laws that were passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Brown in 2017. Each brief is organized by subject area and includes an executive summary highlighting major changes we think you should know about. Bills signed by the […]

Changes in Law 2017 – Curriculum and Instruction

Capitol Advisors Group has produced a series of comprehensive client briefs detailing new education laws that were passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Brown in 2017. Each brief is organized by subject area and includes an executive summary highlighting major changes we think you should know about. Bills signed by the […]

Changes in Law 2017 – Governance and Operations

Capitol Advisors Group has produced a series of comprehensive client briefs detailing new education laws that were passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Brown in 2017. Each brief is organized by subject area and includes an executive summary highlighting major changes we think you should know about. Bills signed by the […]

Changes in Law 2017 – School Finance and Public Contracts

Capitol Advisors Group has produced a series of comprehensive client briefs detailing new education laws that were passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Brown in 2017. Each brief is organized by subject area and includes an executive summary highlighting major changes we think you should know about. Bills signed by the […]

U.S. Supreme Court to Again Take Up a Case on Public-Employee Union Fees

By Mark Walsh The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted review of a case that gives it a new opportunity to overrule a major decision on public-employee union fees for nonmembers. The justices granted review in Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Council 31 (Case No. 16-1466), which could have a major effect on […]
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  • On September 28, 2017
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Legislative Updates – September 2017

Friday, September 15th was the last day of work for State Legislators in 2017. Over the past two weeks they held marathon floor sessions, sending hundreds of bills to Governor Brown’s desk for his signature or veto. The Governor has until Sunday, October 15th to act on legislation. Unless otherwise indicated, bills signed by Governor […]
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  • On September 19, 2017
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AB 318: Your Voice Has Been Heard!

You made your voice heard! The committee’s analysis on AB 318 deemed it expensive and it went to the suspense file. It will be heard with the other suspense measures next Thursday or Friday. Senate Committee on Appropriations Senator Ricardo Lara, Chair 2017 – 2018 Regular Session AB 318 (Caballero)- Pupil instruction:  independent study:  visual […]

Legislative Updates – July 2017

This past week saw a number of sudden political maneuvers to try and address several significant policy issues related to the school district budget reserve cap, teacher tenure, charter school authorization, and fiscal transparency. It appears a confluence of political dynamics are driving these developments (including the State Superintendent race in 2018, the political future […]

Why You Should Oppose AB 318

AB 318 by Assemblywoman Caballero is a measure that we should all oppose.  It is a legislative effort to apply a one-size fits all approach to Independent Study programs across the state.  The measure will be heard in the Senate Education Committee next Wednesday.  Please weigh in with Ms. Caballero and the Senate Education Committee […]