Oppose AB-84: Protect Charter School Autonomy

Subject: Oppose AB-84: Protect Charter School Autonomy and Quality Education for Our Children

My name is [Full Name], and I am writing to express my strong opposition to AB-84. As a concerned constituent, I believe this bill introduces excessive bureaucratic oversight that could detract from the primary mission of charter schools: providing quality education tailored to students' needs. AB-84's establishment of the Office of the Education Inspector General, as outlined in Section 33309.5, threatens to impose burdensome audits and investigations on charter schools. This could divert critical resources away from educational activities that directly benefit students. The extensive compliance checks mandated by Sections 14500-14509 risk overwhelming schools with administrative tasks, potentially stifling their ability to innovate and adapt to students' needs. Furthermore, Section 47605.10's restrictions on nonclassroom-based charter schools could disrupt existing educational arrangements, limiting choices for students and families. The bill's financial constraints, such as those in Section 47613.3, could hinder charter schools' ability to attract and retain high-quality educators, directly impacting educational quality. AB-84's approach conflicts with the principles of educational autonomy and innovation that charter schools embody. By imposing uniform authorizing practices through the Charter Authorizing Support Team program (Section 47609), the bill risks standardizing operations in a way that limits schools' ability to tailor their approaches to diverse student needs. In conclusion, I urge you to oppose AB-84, as it poses significant threats to the flexibility and effectiveness of charter schools, ultimately impacting the quality of education available to our children. Thank you for considering my concerns. Sincerely,