OPPOSE AB 84 imposes new mandates on charter schools, undermines local control by restricting school boards’ ability to authorize or expand innovative programs, and threatens funding for homeschool and flexible-learning models without due process. Despite existing accountability measures, the bill adds unnecessary regulation aimed at limiting educational choice and expanding union and bureaucratic control….
OPPOSE SB 79 is a sweeping state mandate that overrides local zoning laws to force high-density housing within a half-mile of virtually any transit stop, regardless of community input or infrastructure readiness. It gives unelected state officials and transit agencies the power to greenlight development without voter consent, encroaching on single-family and multifamily neighborhoods,…
SUPPORT Strengthens taxpayer protections by requiring greater transparency and stricter voter thresholds before new or increased taxes and fees can be imposed. It mandates that any tax or fee hike proposed via ballot initiative must clearly state its purpose and cost upfront, using labels like “TAX INCREASE” or “FEE INCREASE.” ACA 14 also stops local…
SUPPORT SB 848 enhances school safety by requiring stronger safeguards to prevent child abuse and misconduct by school employees and volunteers. The bill expands background checks, reporting requirements, and training standards across public, charter, and private schools. It ensures school safety plans address the protection of students from sexual abuse, requires timely reporting and…