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Committee approves bill to require training and parity for contracted classified school employees

2853600 · April 2, 2025
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AB 1247 would require contracted classified school employees to meet the same training and job qualifications as direct hires and address pension contributions; the committee approved the bill 5–2 after discussion of training, fingerprinting, and operational burdens in rural districts.

Assemblymember Garcia introduced AB 1247 seeking to limit risks associated with contracting out classified school positions by requiring that contracted workers meet the same qualifications and receive the same required trainings as directly hired classified school employees. Sponsors said the bill seeks to protect students and ensure training parity for duties ranging from mandated‑reporter training to CPR.

Supporters included the California Federation of Teachers (CFT) and the California School Employees Association (CSEA). CFT’s Mitch…

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