AB-84 (Muratsuchi): School accountability: Office of the Education Inspector General: school financial and performance audits: charter school authorization, oversight, funding, operations, networks, and contracting: data systems: local educational agency contractor background checks
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Legislation Details
Bill Name: School accountability: Office of the Education Inspector General: school financial and performance audits: charter school authorization, oversight, funding, operations, networks, and contracting: data systems: local educational agency contractor background checks
Bill Number: AB-84
Bill Author(s): Assembly Members Muratsuchi
Legislative Session / Year: 2025
State: California
AVFCA Position: Oppose
Bill Synopsis: AB-84 is a 100+ page bill proposing broad changes to how charter schools operate in California. While its stated goal is to provide more accountability and oversight, the legislation would restrict flexible, personalized education programs that many students rely on, including children with unique learning needs, medical challenges, or non-traditional educational paths. Amendments were added after the Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, but they did not resolve the most harmful provisions. AVFCA has engaged with organizations like the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA), A Plus, and A.P.P.L.E., but the bill remains opposed due to its continued threat to educational freedom and flexibility.
LegInfo Bill Link: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB84
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Effective Date if Passed: 01/07/2027
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BILL STATUS
Passed Senate Appropriations Committee
Held in Suspense file in Senate Appropriations Committee
Passed Senate Policy Committee(s)
Referred to Senate Policy Committee(s)
Referred to Senate Rules Committee
Passed Assembly Appropriations Committee
Held in Suspense file in Assembly Appropriations Committee
Passed Assembly Policy Committee(s)
Referred to Assembly Policy Committee(s)
Introduced
BILL STATUS DETAIL
08/29/25: From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 4. Noes 2.) (August 29).
08/18/25: In committee: Referred to suspense file.
07/17/25: From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 2.) (July 16).
06/18/25: Referred to Com. on ED.
06/09/25: In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
06/05/25: Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 43. Noes 25.)
05/14/25: In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
05/01/25: From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 2.) (April 30).
02/03/25: Referred to Com. on ED.
12/21/24: From printer. May be heard in committee January 20.
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