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AB 84 sparks widespread opposition from charter-school parents and vendors; committee places bill on suspense
Summary
AB 84 drew large turnout of charter-school families and small vendors who warned the bill would cut nonclassroom funding and harm small businesses that provide services to charter and homeschool programs. Committee moved AB 84 to the suspense file.
The Senate Committee on Appropriations took testimony on AB 84 (Assemblymember Marisucci), a contentious bill proposing expanded oversight of charter schools and changes to funding and vendor relationships. After hours of testimony — largely from charter-school families, homeschool parents and small-business vendors — the committee placed the bill on the suspense file for additional fiscal review.
Opponents and many witness groups told the committee the bill would have substantial fiscal effects on nonclassroom-based charter programs and a broad ecosystem of vendors who provide tutoring, arts, sports and specialized services. Jessica Enos, speaking…
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