California 2009-2010 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

AB 976 — Public schools: alternative education: accountability.

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

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

(1) Existing law authorizes a school district or county office of education to offer independent study to meet the educational needs of certain pupils, including pupils taking part in alternative education programs. This bill would require a school district, when referring a pupil to an alternative education program, to provide the pupil and his or her parent or guardian with a listing of all other alternative education options, as specified. The bill would require, if the most appropriate alternative for the pupil is independent study, for a statement affirming the appropriateness of that choice to be signed by the pupil, his or her parent or guardian, and a school official. Because this bill would require school districts and county offices of education to comply with additional requirements when referring a pupil to independent study, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. (2) 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.

Bill Text

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. In committee: Set, first hearing. Held under submission.

  4. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

  5. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  6. Read second time and amended.

  7. From committee: Amend, do pass as amended, and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (January 13).

  8. Re-referred to Com. on ED.

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

  10. In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

  11. In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  12. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  13. Referred to Com. on ED.

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

  15. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Votes

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Passed 6 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 5005
Democratic 1000
Total 6005
% of votes cast 55%0%0%45%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Carter — Not Voting
Garrick — Not Voting
Miller — Not Voting
Nestande — Not Voting
Ammiano — Yea
Solorio — Yea
Torlakson — Not Voting
Brownley — Yea
Buchanan — Yea
Eng — Yea
Arambula, Joaquin Democratic Yea

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 976 do?
(1) Existing law authorizes a school district or county office of education to offer independent study to meet the educational needs of certain pupils, including pupils taking part in alternative education programs. This bill would require a school district, when referring a pupil to an alternative education program, to provide the pupil and his or her parent or guardian with a listing of all other alternative education options, as specified. The bill would require, if the most appropriate alternative for the pupil is independent study, for a statement affirming the appropriateness of that choice to be signed by the pupil, his or her parent or guardian, and a school official. Because this bill would require school districts and county offices of education to comply with additional requirements when referring a pupil to independent study, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. (2) 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 976?
AB 976 is sponsored by Arambula, Joaquin (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 976?
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 976?
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