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AB 1247 — Classified employees: school districts and community college districts: contracting out: training requirements.
Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the Assembly. Introduced February 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Assembly.
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Existing law requires school districts and community college districts to employ persons for positions not requiring certification qualifications and to classify, as defined, these persons. These employees are generally known as classified employees. Existing law also authorizes school districts and community college districts to contract for personal services currently or customarily performed by classified employees to achieve cost savings, unless otherwise prohibited, when certain conditions are met, including, among others, that the contract includes assurances that the contractor's hiring practices meet applicable nondiscrimination standards. This bill would add to the conditions referenced above (1) that the contract guarantees contributions to any bona fide fringe benefit programs providing health care or retirement benefits to a direct hire that are equivalent to the amount that would be contributed if the contracted worker was a direct hire and (2) that the contract also includes assurances that contracted workers meet or exceed the minimum qualifications and standards, as provided, required of direct hires who perform or have performed the same job functions. This bill would require school districts and community college districts to compensate their classified employees at their regular rate of pay for time necessary to complete any training mandated by law, a collective bargaining agreement, or an employer policy. The bill, notwithstanding any other law, would require those trainings, whether conducted online or in person, to allow for a classified employee to ask questions and have the questions answered by a natural person in real time during the trainings. The bill, notwithstanding any other law, would require any of those trainings that are related to child abuse reporting, suicide prevention, sexual harassment, or discrimination to be conducted in person. To the extent these training requirements would impose additional duties on school districts and community college districts, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
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In the latest version of Bill AB 1247, there has been a revision that adds new information while removing some previous details. This change is important because it clarifies the bill’s provisions and helps ensure that the language is more straightforward and easier to understand. By making these adjustments, lawmakers aim to improve transparency and make it easier for the public to engage with the legislation.
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Action History
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From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
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In committee: Held under submission.
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
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From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 2.) (April 29). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on HIGHER ED. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (April 2). Re-referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.
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Referred to Coms. on P. E. & R. and HIGHER ED.
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Read first time.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.
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Introduced. To print.
Sponsors
- Robert Garcia · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 2 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Garcia, Robert Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 121 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democratic | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 70% | 20% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (10)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Boerner, Tasha | Democratic | Yea |
| Fong, Mike | Democratic | Yea |
| Jackson, Corey A. | Democratic | Yea |
| Muratsuchi, Al | Democratic | Yea |
| Patel, Darshana R. | Democratic | Yea |
| Rodriguez, Celeste | Democratic | Yea |
| Sharp-Collins, LaShae | Democratic | Yea |
| DeMaio, Carl | Republican | Nay |
| Gonzalez, Jeff | Republican | Not Voting |
| Tangipa, David J. | Republican | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 71% | 0% | 0% | 29% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Boerner, Tasha | Democratic | Yea |
| Elhawary, Sade | Democratic | Yea |
| Garcia, Robert | Democratic | Yea |
| McKinnor, Tina | Democratic | Yea |
| Nguyen, Stephanie | Democratic | Yea |
| Alanis, Juan | Republican | Not Voting |
| Lackey, Tom | Republican | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 1247 do?
- Existing law requires school districts and community college districts to employ persons for positions not requiring certification qualifications and to classify, as defined, these persons. These employees are generally known as classified employees. Existing law also authorizes school districts and community college districts to contract for personal services currently or customarily performed by classified employees to achieve cost savings, unless otherwise prohibited, when certain conditions are met, including, among others, that the contract includes assurances that the contractor's hiring practices meet applicable nondiscrimination standards. This bill would add to the conditions referenced above (1) that the contract guarantees contributions to any bona fide fringe benefit programs providing health care or retirement benefits to a direct hire that are equivalent to the amount that would be contributed if the contracted worker was a direct hire and (2) that the contract also includes assurances that contracted workers meet or exceed the minimum qualifications and standards, as provided, required of direct hires who perform or have performed the same job functions. This bill would require school districts and community college districts to compensate their classified employees at their regular rate of pay for time necessary to complete any training mandated by law, a collective bargaining agreement, or an employer policy. The bill, notwithstanding any other law, would require those trainings, whether conducted online or in person, to allow for a classified employee to ask questions and have the questions answered by a natural person in real time during the trainings. The bill, notwithstanding any other law, would require any of those trainings that are related to child abuse reporting, suicide prevention, sexual harassment, or discrimination to be conducted in person. To the extent these training requirements would impose additional duties on school districts and community college districts, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
- Who sponsors AB 1247?
- AB 1247 is sponsored by Garcia, Robert (Democratic).
- What is the current status of AB 1247?
- This bill is in committee in the Assembly. Introduced February 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track AB 1247?
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