Bipartisan California Bill Proposes Statewide School Bell-to-Bell Smartphone Ban
AB 1644 would ensure California schools remain focused on learning, promote a stronger school climate, and allow flexibility for safety, health, and education purposes.
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Muratsuchi Bill for Mandatory Kindergarten Passes Education Committee
Torrance, CA – Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi's (D–Torrance) Assembly Bill 1631, which requires children to complete one year of kindergarten before enrolling in first grade, passed the Assembly Education Committee.
Governor Newsom Signs Assemblymember Muratsuchi's AB 49, the California Safe Haven Schools Act
New law protects immigrant students and families by keeping ICE out of California public schools
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi and Los Angeles Education Leaders Stand with Immigrant Students and Families, Offer Support
Urge Swift Action to Pass the California Safe Haven Schools Act to Protect Immigrant Children
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi's Statement on California Auditor investigation and Findings on the Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools
The report found Highlands inappropriately received more than $180 million in K-12 public education funding and engaged in wasteful spending and inappropriate hiring practices.
Torrance, CA – Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), Chair of the Assembly Education Committee, issued the following statement on the California Auditor's audit entitled "Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools: Lax Oversight Allowed Highlands to Inappropriately Receive More Than $180 Million in K-12 Funding." Highlands Community Charter and Technical
Assemblymember Muratsuchi's Education Bill Package Approved by State Assembly
Torrance, CA – Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), Chair of the Assembly Education Committee, is sponsoring a K-12 education bill package that the State Assembly approved this week. These bills will advance many critical education priorities facing the State of California.
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi's AB 986 Passes Assembly Emergency Management Committee
Bill expands definition of state of emergency to include landslides and conditions due to climate change
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi Joins California Teachers to Rally Support for Assembly Bill 477 to Increase School Funding and Give 50 Percent Pay Raise for Educators
Bill would close the pay gap between teachers and college graduates in other fields
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi Introduces California Safe Haven Schools and Child Care Act to Protect Immigrant Children From Immigration Enforcement at Schools and Child Care Centers
Bill would protect immigrant children from President-elect Donald Trump’s stated plan for mass deportations
California Governor signs Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi's California Freedom to Read Act
Bill will fight book bans at public libraries