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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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Independent Study and Distance Learning Conversation

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 […]

2020-21 School Year: What Will Distance Learning Look Like?

This is the second in a series of updates where we delve into the various instruction, attendance, and accountability provisions being implemented in response to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic for the 2020-21 school year. Yesterday, we provided an analysis of the average daily attendance (ADA) hold-harmless for the 2020-21 school year and ongoing efforts to address […]

Budget Moves Forward with Controversial Attendance Rules

While a budget agreement was announced last week, and most of the bills necessary to implement the agreement were sent to Governor Newsom by Friday, a notable exception was the main K-12 education trailer bill. That bill, SB 98 (and its duplicate Assembly Bill, AB 77), were revised last week and thus not eligible for […]

Governor Newsom orders statewide mask requirement, but exempts schools and childcare

Today, Governor Newsom announced he will require masks in most public settings in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 as new cases and hospitalizations continue to rise daily. The order specifically exempts schools and childcare settings. Under the updated guidance from the California Department of Public Health released today, Californians must wear face […]

Assembly Education Committee Holds Hearing on Reopening Schools

On Tuesday (June 16, 2020), the Assembly Education Committee held an informational hearing on the reopening of schools for the 2020-21 school year. Spanning nearly three-and-a-half hours, with over an hour alone spent on public comment from concerned parents and equity groups, panels focused on the health and safety of students and staff, teaching and […]