Bill > AB640

This bill requires local educational agency (LEA) officials, including members of school district governing boards, county boards of education, charter school governing bodies, and nonprofit public benefit corporations operating charter schools, to receive training in K–12 public education school finance laws. The training must cover topics such as budget creation, approval, and fiscal penalties for noncompliance, and must be completed by April 1, 2028 for current officials and within one year of initial service for new officials. The County Office Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team will develop a comprehensive curriculum by October 1, 2026, which must be used by training providers. LEAs can offer training through their own employees, contracted legal counsel, specialized technical assistance entities, the County Office Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team, nonprofit statewide education associations, or self-study materials with tests. The training is limited to four hours and can be completed online, in-person, or at home. LEAs must maintain records of training completion for at least five years, and officials who have completed the California School Boards Association's Masters in Governance program are exempt. Because the bill imposes new requirements on school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools, it is considered a state-mandated local program, and if the Commission on State Mandates determines there are associated costs, the state will reimburse local agencies accordingly.

Budget and Finance, Education

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