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AB 1238 — Advanced placement program.
Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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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 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 contains legislative findings and declarations regarding advanced placement courses. Existing law states the intent of the Legislature that certain state funding that is currently provided to school districts be made available to provide financial assistance to economically disadvantaged pupils in the payment of advanced placement examination fees. Existing law further states the intent of the Legislature that a competitive grant program also be established for the purpose of awarding grants to economically disadvantaged pupils to cover the costs of advanced placement examination fees, thereby creating a second source of financial assistance for economically disadvantaged pupils taking advanced placement examinations. This bill would require school districts maintaining any of grades 9 to 12, inclusive, to offer at each of these schools advanced placement courses in certain areas of study, including English, history, foreign language, mathematics, and science. The bill would state the intent of the Legislature that school districts consider alternative means of providing advanced placement courses if an advanced placement certified teacher is not available or if fewer than 10 pupils are enrolled in any given course. The bill would authorize these alternative means to include high-quality online courses, and would require that these high-quality online courses meet certain requirements and specifications. (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
- Amended 05/06/09 - Amended Assembly Current pdf May 06, 2009
- Amended 03/31/09 - Amended Assembly pdf March 31, 2009
- Introduced 02/27/09 - Introduced pdf February 27, 2009
- AB1238 View text html
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: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
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Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Read second time and amended.
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From committee: Amend, do pass as amended, and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 3.) (April 29).
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
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Re-referred to Com. on ED.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on ED. Read second time and amended.
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Referred to Com. on ED.
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Read first time.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 30.
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Introduced. To print.
Sponsors
- Hernandez · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Hernandez
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 73% | 27% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Carter | — | Yea |
| Garrick | — | Nay |
| Miller | — | Nay |
| Ammiano | — | Yea |
| Brownley | — | Yea |
| Buchanan | — | Yea |
| Nestande | — | Nay |
| Solorio | — | Yea |
| Torlakson | — | Yea |
| Eng | — | Yea |
| Arambula, Joaquin | Democratic | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 1238 do?
- (1) Existing law contains legislative findings and declarations regarding advanced placement courses. Existing law states the intent of the Legislature that certain state funding that is currently provided to school districts be made available to provide financial assistance to economically disadvantaged pupils in the payment of advanced placement examination fees. Existing law further states the intent of the Legislature that a competitive grant program also be established for the purpose of awarding grants to economically disadvantaged pupils to cover the costs of advanced placement examination fees, thereby creating a second source of financial assistance for economically disadvantaged pupils taking advanced placement examinations. This bill would require school districts maintaining any of grades 9 to 12, inclusive, to offer at each of these schools advanced placement courses in certain areas of study, including English, history, foreign language, mathematics, and science. The bill would state the intent of the Legislature that school districts consider alternative means of providing advanced placement courses if an advanced placement certified teacher is not available or if fewer than 10 pupils are enrolled in any given course. The bill would authorize these alternative means to include high-quality online courses, and would require that these high-quality online courses meet certain requirements and specifications. (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 1238?
- AB 1238 is sponsored by Hernandez.
- What is the current status of AB 1238?
- 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 1238?
- Track AB 1238 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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