California 2009-2010 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 1419 — School districts: reorganization of large districts.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Under existing law, the process of school district reorganization begins with the submission of a petition that is reviewed by the county superintendent of schools and, if sufficient, forwarded to the county committee on school district organization and State Board of Education for additional review and public hearings. The county committee on school district organization is authorized to formulate plans and recommendations for the reorganization of school districts. The reorganization, if approved by the county committee or the State Board of Education, is required to be voted upon during the next available regular election. The reorganization plans are also required to meet specified requirements and the reorganization plans for school districts with more than 500,000 pupils based on average daily attendance are required to satisfy additional conditions. This bill instead would require, by July 1, 2013, the reorganization of a unified school district with an annual enrollment of more than 500,000 pupils into multiple school districts enrolling no more than 50,000 pupils. A school district reorganization commission would be established to aid in the reorganization process and develop a reorganization plan. The budget of the commission would be limited to a fixed amount drawn from the administrative budget for the existing school district, without reducing funds used for classroom education. The bill would require the reorganization plan to demonstrate that certain specified conditions have been met with regard to the formation of the new school districts. Administrative costs in the new school districts would be limited to the percentage of total funds used for those purposes in the existing school district 2 years prior to reorganization. Pupils from the existing school district would be permitted to attend school in any new school district if space is available. The existing school district would be prohibited from entering into a contract with terms extending beyond July 1, 2013. The commission would be required to report to the Legislature annually on the progress of the reorganization. By requiring school districts with specified pupil enrollment to reorganize, this 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 these statutory provisions.

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Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. Re-referred to Com. on ED.

  4. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on ED. Read second time and amended.

  5. Referred to Com. on ED.

  6. Read first time.

  7. From printer. May be heard in committee March 30.

  8. Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

  • Smyth · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Smyth

Co-sponsors (0)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1419 do?
Under existing law, the process of school district reorganization begins with the submission of a petition that is reviewed by the county superintendent of schools and, if sufficient, forwarded to the county committee on school district organization and State Board of Education for additional review and public hearings. The county committee on school district organization is authorized to formulate plans and recommendations for the reorganization of school districts. The reorganization, if approved by the county committee or the State Board of Education, is required to be voted upon during the next available regular election. The reorganization plans are also required to meet specified requirements and the reorganization plans for school districts with more than 500,000 pupils based on average daily attendance are required to satisfy additional conditions. This bill instead would require, by July 1, 2013, the reorganization of a unified school district with an annual enrollment of more than 500,000 pupils into multiple school districts enrolling no more than 50,000 pupils. A school district reorganization commission would be established to aid in the reorganization process and develop a reorganization plan. The budget of the commission would be limited to a fixed amount drawn from the administrative budget for the existing school district, without reducing funds used for classroom education. The bill would require the reorganization plan to demonstrate that certain specified conditions have been met with regard to the formation of the new school districts. Administrative costs in the new school districts would be limited to the percentage of total funds used for those purposes in the existing school district 2 years prior to reorganization. Pupils from the existing school district would be permitted to attend school in any new school district if space is available. The existing school district would be prohibited from entering into a contract with terms extending beyond July 1, 2013. The commission would be required to report to the Legislature annually on the progress of the reorganization. By requiring school districts with specified pupil enrollment to reorganize, this 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 these statutory provisions.
Who sponsors AB 1419?
AB 1419 is sponsored by Smyth.
What is the current status of AB 1419?
This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 1419?
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