Assembly OKs bill to weigh charter schools' impact
The Assembly passed union-backed legislation Monday that would allow charter school petitions to be rejected if they negatively affect a school district's finances.
The measure, Assembly Bill 1172, was approved by the bare minimum number of votes required, 41-27, and now heads to the Senate. No Republicans supported the bill by Assemblyman Tony Mendoza, D-Artesia.
Supporters, including the California Teachers Association, contend that the bill is needed to help schools avoid fiscal insolvency, according to an Assembly analysis of AB 1172.
Opponents argue that the bill is too broadly written and that most school districts could claim a negative financial impact under it, the analysis said.
Elk Grove officials seek public comment on schools' three-year tech plan
Elk Grove Unified officials are seeking community comment on a technology plan for the district.
The school district is required to develop a technology plan and update it every three years as a condition of receiving a technology grant from the California Department of Education. The district's current grant expires June 30.
Comments will be collected and the draft plan will be revised, said a press release from the district