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Assembly approves bill to tighten charter school oversight after extended floor debate
Summary
The California State Assembly on May 20 passed Assembly Bill 84, legislation from Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi that increases state oversight of charter schools, particularly non‑classroom‑based programs.
The California State Assembly on May 20 passed Assembly Bill 84, legislation from Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi that would increase state oversight of charter schools and add new accountability measures, particularly for non‑classroom‑based charter programs.
The bill’s author, Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, said AB 84 “strengthens charter school oversight and accountability” to curb fraud he described as occurring in a number of high‑profile charter networks. Muratsuchi cited investigations and reports, including findings by the Legislative Analyst’s Office, FCMAT (the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team) and the State Controller, that he said show gaps enabling misuse of public education dollars. “This bill seeks to codify the recommendations made by the LAO, FCMAT, and the state controller,” Muratsuchi told the Assembly.
Supporters said AB 84 is…
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