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2024 Legislative Session Adjourns

Mishaal Gill and Veronica Molina
Sep 3, 2024

2024 Legislative Session Adjourns By Mishaal Gill and Veronica Molina On Sat., Aug. 31, the 2024 Legislative Session adjourned, and it took legislators until midnight to discuss and vote on eligible measures. The past couple of weeks have been nothing short of long debated floor sessions to transfer bills to the Governor, and despite working..

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Call to Action: Vote YES on SB 1315 and NO on AB 2088

Mishaal Gill and Veronica Molina
Aug 26, 2024

We have reached the end of session and now is the last opportunity to engage the Legislature before bills reach the Governor. CASBO has activated two campaigns as Assembly and Senate floor votes take place.  We need you to make your voice heard now by sending a message to your state representatives. 

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Fiscal Committee Deadline, Prop 28, and Call to Action

Mishaal Gill and Veronica Molina
Aug 19, 2024

The Assembly and Senate Appropriations Committees concluded the suspense file hearings a day before the August 16th fiscal deadline.

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Resolution Request for Proposition 2: Schools Facilities Bond

Mishaal Gill and Veronica Molina
Aug 6, 2024

When the Budget Act of 2024 was signed, it lacked funding for K-14 education facilities. Instead, the administration is relying on a bond measure to address the urgent needs for new construction, modernization, and repairs. We need your help to ensure our schools get the necessary funding—join us in supporting this crucial ballot measure! 

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Legislature Passes Policy Committee Deadline

Mishaal Gill and Veronica Molina
Jul 5, 2024

The month of June wrapped up with tense budget discussions and agreements, including finalizing bond discussions intended for the November ballot. On July 3rd, the legislature faced a deadline whereby any bills needing to move forward this legislative year must be heard and passed through policy committees. The first three days of July concluded with..

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2024 Budget Act: Unfolding Commitments and Future Implications for K-12 Education

Elizabeth Esquivel, Mishaal Gill, and Veronica Molina
Jun 24, 2024

The Budget Act of 2024 has been an unusual and dramatic development process, marked by intense debates. However, conversations between CASBO, the Legislature, and the administration have been invaluable

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