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AB 764: California Changes the Process for Educational Agencies and Special Districts Undergoing the By-Trustee Area Districting and Redistricting Process

AB 764 expands key aspects of the FAIR MAPS Act to apply to school districts, community college districts and county boards of education (referred to herein as “educational agencies”), as well as special districts.

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Recovery of Wage Overpayments by School Employers

There have been two big changes in the last two legislative sessions regarding school districts’ recovery of wage overpayments under the Education Code. In 2022, Assembly Bill (AB) 185 established Education Code section 44042.5, allowing school districts to recover wage overpayments when certain procedures were followed.

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Progressive Design-Build Authority Has Been Expanded for Local Public Agencies

The start to 2024 brings with it some exciting changes regarding the accessibility of the progressive design-build (PDB) construction delivery method to California cities, counties, special districts, and transit districts.

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SB 531 Amends Fingerprinting Requirements for Student Work Experience Contracts

With Senate Bill (SB) 531, the California Legislature amended Education Code section 45125.1 to provide an exemption from criminal background check requirements when, subject to specific conditions, an entity contracts with a school district, county office of education, or charter school (LEAs) to provide student work experience opportunities.

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New Bill Addresses Independent Contractor Conflicts of Interest and Provides Safe Harbor

Assembly Bill (AB) 334, which became effective on January 1, 2024, clarifies conflict of interest rules for independent contractors, particularly in relation to projects that have multiple phases.

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New Legislation Expands "School of Origin" to Include Nonpublic Schools for Foster Students with IEPs

On October 13, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 723, which expands the definition of “school of origin” to include nonpublic, nonsectarian schools for foster children with exceptional needs.

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School Board Prevails Against PERB in For-Cause Dismissal of Union President

On January 9, 2024, California’s Fifth District Court of Appeal issued a unanimous published decision in Visalia Unified School District v. Public Employment Relations Board (2024) ___ Cal.Rptr.3d ___, finding that Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) terminated a permanent classified employee – who also served as the union president – for her ongoing poor performance

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New Law Modifies Post-Retirement Employment Limitations for CalSTRS Retirees, Making it Easier for Districts to Hire Retirees

Senate Bill (SB) 765, signed into law on October 13, 2023, creates a temporary exemption from post-retirement earnings limitations under the CalSTRS system and makes it easier for Districts to hire recently retired teachers.

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State Allocation Board Approves Increase to Level 1 Developer Fees

The State Allocation Board (SAB) has approved a 7.84% increase for the "Level 1" developer fees that school districts are authorized to collect. School districts are now authorized to collect up to $5.17 per square foot of residential development and $0.84 per square foot of commercial development.

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