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Assembly approves bill to tighten oversight of nonclassroom charter schools after extended debate
Summary
The Assembly passed AB 84, a measure by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi to strengthen oversight and accountability for nonclassroom-based charter schools. The bill drew hours of debate from members concerned about fraud, rural impacts and unintended harms to students before passing 41-22.
The California State Assembly on May 20 approved AB 84, a bill by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi to increase state oversight of nonclassroom-based charter schools, directing more transparency and fiscal controls for operators alleged to have diverted public funds. The measure passed by a vote of 41 in favor and 22 opposed.
Supporters said the bill responds to high-profile cases of alleged fraud in the charter sector and codifies recommendations from state oversight reviews. Muratsuchi, who introduced the bill on the floor, said AB 84 “cracks down on charter schools engaging in fraud and abuse of taxpayer dollars” and noted the measure was amended to address concerns raised in committee and on the floor.
Opponents — including Assemblymembers Kevin McCarthy…
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