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    AB-84
    Education

    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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    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Establishes the Office of Education Inspector General to oversee and investigate school financial operations and prevent fraud.
    • Requires stricter financial audits and oversight of charter schools, including annual reviews and funding determinations.
    • Mandates integration of student data systems by 2030 to better track attendance and improve accountability.
    • Prohibits schools from allocating discretionary funds to parents for educational enrichment activities not provided by credentialed staff.

    Summary

    Assembly Members Muratsuchi and Garcia have introduced comprehensive legislation to strengthen accountability across California's education system through enhanced financial oversight, standardized auditing practices, and expanded charter school monitoring. The bill establishes an Office of the Education Inspector General to conduct systemwide audits and investigations while implementing stricter requirements for financial reporting and compliance.

    The legislation mandates that charter schools, school districts, and county offices of education adhere to standardized audit procedures and reporting timelines. Beginning in 2026-27, auditors must complete 24 hours of continuing education in governmental accounting and demonstrate prior experience with educational agency audits. The bill also phases in requirements for charter schools to report financial data using the same forms as school districts.

    To improve charter school oversight, the measure creates the Charter Authorizing Support Team program to develop uniform authorization and monitoring practices. Starting in 2028, chartering authorities must annually verify attendance data, monitor payments, and attend governing body meetings of charter schools under their purview. The bill restricts smaller districts from authorizing nonclassroom-based charter schools if doing so would exceed their average daily attendance.

    The legislation introduces new controls on charter school operations, including requiring governing body approval for contracts over $100,000 and prohibiting the allocation of discretionary enrichment funds to parents. For nonclassroom-based charter schools, the bill establishes specific funding determination criteria based on teacher compensation, instructional expenditures, and student-teacher ratios.

    To strengthen data systems, the Department of Education must evaluate integration of attendance tracking with the state's longitudinal student data system by 2030. The bill also expands background check requirements for contractors working with students and updates teacher credentialing oversight procedures.

    The measure includes provisions to ensure proper implementation through phased timelines while maintaining existing services until new requirements take effect. Local agencies may receive state reimbursement for costs associated with implementing the mandated changes.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Education
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Education
    Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 2100
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AB 84 Muratsuchi Assembly Third Reading
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass
    Assembly Education Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Education Hearing
    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Al MuratsuchiD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Steven ChoiR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Eloise ReyesD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Lena GonzalezD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Dave CorteseD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Profile
    Al MuratsuchiD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Steven ChoiR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Eloise ReyesD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Lena GonzalezD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Dave CorteseD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Rosilicie Ochoa BoghR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Robert GarciaD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Christopher CabaldonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Sasha Renee PerezD
    Senator
    Committee Member

    Similar Past Legislation

    Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
    School accountability: financial and performance audits: charter schools: contracts.
    February 2021
    Failed
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    Help me stop AB-84 and protect the future of charter education in California!
    AB-84 threatens the future of California’s charter students and educators. As an educator, I’ll travel to Sacramento to urge Assembly Democrats to reject this bill and preserve opportunities for students to thrive and for dedicated teachers to innovate. Support my trip to defend our students, educators, and the schools they rely on!
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    Introduced By

    Al Muratsuchi
    Al MuratsuchiD
    California State Assembly Member
    Robert Garcia
    Robert GarciaD
    California State Assembly Member
    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/5/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    June 5, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    43251179PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Establishes the Office of Education Inspector General to oversee and investigate school financial operations and prevent fraud.
    • Requires stricter financial audits and oversight of charter schools, including annual reviews and funding determinations.
    • Mandates integration of student data systems by 2030 to better track attendance and improve accountability.
    • Prohibits schools from allocating discretionary funds to parents for educational enrichment activities not provided by credentialed staff.
    AB-84
    oppose
    Help me stop AB-84 and protect the future of charter education in California!
    AB-84 threatens the future of California’s charter students and educators. As an educator, I’ll travel to Sacramento to urge Assembly Democrats to reject this bill and preserve opportunities for students to thrive and for dedicated teachers to innovate. Support my trip to defend our students, educators, and the schools they rely on!
    Fund Campaign

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Introduced By

    Al Muratsuchi
    Al MuratsuchiD
    California State Assembly Member
    Robert Garcia
    Robert GarciaD
    California State Assembly Member

    Summary

    Assembly Members Muratsuchi and Garcia have introduced comprehensive legislation to strengthen accountability across California's education system through enhanced financial oversight, standardized auditing practices, and expanded charter school monitoring. The bill establishes an Office of the Education Inspector General to conduct systemwide audits and investigations while implementing stricter requirements for financial reporting and compliance.

    The legislation mandates that charter schools, school districts, and county offices of education adhere to standardized audit procedures and reporting timelines. Beginning in 2026-27, auditors must complete 24 hours of continuing education in governmental accounting and demonstrate prior experience with educational agency audits. The bill also phases in requirements for charter schools to report financial data using the same forms as school districts.

    To improve charter school oversight, the measure creates the Charter Authorizing Support Team program to develop uniform authorization and monitoring practices. Starting in 2028, chartering authorities must annually verify attendance data, monitor payments, and attend governing body meetings of charter schools under their purview. The bill restricts smaller districts from authorizing nonclassroom-based charter schools if doing so would exceed their average daily attendance.

    The legislation introduces new controls on charter school operations, including requiring governing body approval for contracts over $100,000 and prohibiting the allocation of discretionary enrichment funds to parents. For nonclassroom-based charter schools, the bill establishes specific funding determination criteria based on teacher compensation, instructional expenditures, and student-teacher ratios.

    To strengthen data systems, the Department of Education must evaluate integration of attendance tracking with the state's longitudinal student data system by 2030. The bill also expands background check requirements for contractors working with students and updates teacher credentialing oversight procedures.

    The measure includes provisions to ensure proper implementation through phased timelines while maintaining existing services until new requirements take effect. Local agencies may receive state reimbursement for costs associated with implementing the mandated changes.

    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/5/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Education
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Education
    Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 2100
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AB 84 Muratsuchi Assembly Third Reading
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass
    Assembly Education Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Education Hearing
    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    June 5, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    43251179PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Al MuratsuchiD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Steven ChoiR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Eloise ReyesD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Lena GonzalezD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Dave CorteseD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 9 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 2
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Al MuratsuchiD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Steven ChoiR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Eloise ReyesD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Lena GonzalezD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Dave CorteseD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Rosilicie Ochoa BoghR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Robert GarciaD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Christopher CabaldonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Sasha Renee PerezD
    Senator
    Committee Member

    Similar Past Legislation

    Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
    School accountability: financial and performance audits: charter schools: contracts.
    February 2021
    Failed
    View Bill
    Showing 1 of 1 items
    Page 1 of 1