School districts: reorganization: study of benefits and impacts of unification.
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AB 480 — School districts: reorganization: study of benefits and impacts of unification.
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 2015-2016 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
Existing law establishes procedures for the reorganization of school districts, including, but not limited to, unifying school districts by consolidating all or part of one or more school districts, as specified. Existing law establishes the County Office Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) to, among other things, review the fiscal and administrative condition of any county office of education, school district, or charter school. This bill would require the County Office Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) to conduct a study on the potential benefits and impacts of school district unification. The bill would require certain topics to be included in the study, including the benefits of school district unification. The bill would require FCMAT to submit the study to certain committees of the Legislature and specified other state agencies within one year of funds being appropriated by the Legislature to implement the bill's provisions. By imposing new duties on a local educational agency, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The provisions of the bill would be repealed on January 1, 2021. 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 05/20/15 - Amended Assembly Current pdf May 20, 2015
- Amended 03/26/15 - Amended Assembly pdf March 26, 2015
- Introduced 02/23/15 - Introduced pdf February 23, 2015
- AB480 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 Article IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
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In committee: Held under submission.
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Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 1613.)
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
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Re-referred to Com. on APPR. pursuant to Joint Rule 10.5.
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Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
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Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
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From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (May 13).
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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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From printer. May be heard in committee March 26.
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Read first time. To print.
Sponsors
- Harper · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Harper
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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| Unaffiliated | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Thurmond | — | Yea |
| Weber | — | Yea |
| Chávez | — | Yea |
| Kim | — | Yea |
| McCarty | — | Yea |
| O'Donnell | — | Yea |
| Santiago | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 480 do?
- Existing law establishes procedures for the reorganization of school districts, including, but not limited to, unifying school districts by consolidating all or part of one or more school districts, as specified. Existing law establishes the County Office Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) to, among other things, review the fiscal and administrative condition of any county office of education, school district, or charter school. This bill would require the County Office Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) to conduct a study on the potential benefits and impacts of school district unification. The bill would require certain topics to be included in the study, including the benefits of school district unification. The bill would require FCMAT to submit the study to certain committees of the Legislature and specified other state agencies within one year of funds being appropriated by the Legislature to implement the bill's provisions. By imposing new duties on a local educational agency, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The provisions of the bill would be repealed on January 1, 2021. 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 480?
- AB 480 is sponsored by Harper.
- What is the current status of AB 480?
- This bill died with 2015-2016 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 480?
- Track AB 480 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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