What happens in the state legislature, in the governor's office, and at state agencies can affect every teacher, education support professional, and student in the state. Find out what is going on at the state Capitol. For more information, view the legislative calendar.
September 15, 2017
Legislative Update as Session Adjourns for 2017
Headed to the Governor for His Signature
Bills Stalled
Charter School Bills Update
May 18, 2017
Governor Releases May Revision to the State Budget
Brief Update on a Few Key Bills
May 23, 2016
State Budget Update
Together We Will Protect School Funding
School Accountability and Continuous Improvement
Affordable Housing
Joint Legislative Committee to Vote on Alliance Audit
April 29, 2016
Legislative Update
Teacher Pipeline
Affordable Housing
Employee Rights
Teacher Evaluation and Dismissal
Budget
Community College
Charter Schools
Student Safety
Minimum Wage
CAVA Teachers Want Improvements to Their Schools and You Can Help!
November 2, 2015
CTA's NEW Voter Guide helps with November school board elections
Help protect Medicare beneficiaries from cost hikes
Tell Congress: Get ESEA done — and get it done RIGHT
Legislative Update: Governor Signs Motor Voter, Approves Some, Vetoes Other Key Bills
September 25, 2015
Cap on School District Reserves
Bills Awaiting Governor's Approval
Bills of Interest Governor has Already Signed, Enacted
Bills Defeated by CTA and Member Lobbying Efforts
And in Washington D.C.
June 25, 2015
Gov. Jerry Brown Signs State Budget
Key Bill Awaits Governor's Signature
Education Bills Continue to Move Through Legislative Process
Member Lobby Days
CalSTRS Divests in Firearms Illegal in California
Congress Delays Debating 'No Child Left Behind,' Again
June 1, 2015
State Budget Must be Adopted by June 15
Important Legislation
Two-Year Bills
May 15, 2015
Governor's May Revision Released
Member Lobbying Helps Defeat Bad Measures
Update on Co-Sponsored Charter School Legislation
Health and Healthcare
On the Federal Front
April 23, 2015
Lawmakers Considering Hundreds of Bills Important to Educators, Students, Working Families
Battle Continues to Secure Post-Probationary Status for Small District, County Office Certificated
CTA Supports Senator's Move to Suspend Misaligned High School Graduation Test
State Council Considered Key Legislative Issues: Mandatory Kindergarten, Epi Pen Follow-Up Bills
CTA Advocates for Reduced Costs, More Aid for New Teachers
Association Presses for Ethnic Studies Curriculum, Unconstitutional Deportations History Lesson
August 27, 2014
Charter Schools Bill Headed to Governor
School Bond Bill Stalls in Senate
Urge Assembly to Oppose SB 52, Bill That Would Have Detrimental Impact on Our Voice
Online Anti-privacy Bill Not Going Forward
CTA-sponsored Mandatory Kindergarten Measure Goes to Governor
Assembly to Act on CTA-backed Bill that Authorizes Parents to Select Language Acquisition Program, Bilingual Education Included
NEA Directors Work to Pare Down Federal Testing Requirements
Epi-Pen Bill Moves to Governor
Bill to Track Student Absenteeism and Truancy Headed to Governor
Governor Signs CTA-backed Bill to Help Fight Child Abuse
CTA-opposed Concurrent Enrollment Bill Dies in Senate Appropriations Committee
June 17, 2014
CTA Wins Key Budget Battles: Spending Plan Provides Increased School Funding, Protects CalSTRS
CTA's Sponsored Kindergarten Bill Up for Crucial Vote on Wednesday, June 18
CTA-backed Bill to Streamline Dismissal to Protect Students and Profession Goes to Governor
Battle Continues to Defeat Bill to Turn Educators into Nurses
Lawmakers to Begin Summer Recess on July 3
May 14, 2014
Happy Day of the Teacher!
Revised Budget Spells Good News for Schools
Educators Urge Lawmakers to Mandatory Kindergarten Legislation, President Vogel Pens Editorial
Legislature Proposes at Least Some Changes to Proposition 13
Chapter Presidents Head to Capitol to Lobby Lawmakers on Budget, Key Bills
May 7, 2014
Educators to Lobby in Support of CTA-Sponsored Mandatory Kindergarten Bill
2014-2015 May Budget Revision Expected Next Week
Rainy Day Fund Should Not Impact Education Funding
CTA-backed Bill to Protect Students Clears Assembly Education
Educators Press Lawmakers to Ensure Stability of Retirement System
Contacting a Lawmaker Really Does Matter!
May 1, 2014
Bill to Streamline Teacher Dismissal Process Passes Unanimously Out of Senate Education Committee
Mandatory Kindergarten Bill Passes Out of Assembly Education Committee
Two Measures Attacking Teacher Experience Killed in Committee
Bill That Would Undermine Online Course Quality Control Moves on with Amendments Addressing CTA Concerns
Assembly Education Okays Bill to Provide Educational and Support Services to Pregnant and Parenting Teens
CTA Battles Use of Classroom Personnel to Deliver Medical Services
Association Works to Help Control Healthcare Costs
Bill to Secure Health Care for All
Common Core
March 21, 2014
CTA Urges Lawmakers to Protect Retirements and School Funding
Assembly Ed Committee Ready to Hear Professional Rights Bill
State's Employment Attorneys Join CTA in Supporting Leave Expansion Bill
State Board Action Voted to Extend Testing Accountability Grace Period
Judge Rejects San Jose Mayor's Suit on Pension-Killing Ballot Measure; Reed Gives Up
Assembly Vote Makes It Official: Assembly Member Atkins is Next Speaker
Cyberbullying Task Force Tackles Issue of Sexual Imaging of Students
March 10, 2014
Vergara Trial Update—Week 2 of Defense Presenting Case
Panel Talks to Education Committee about Teaching in the 21st Century
Legislature Commends CTA/NEA for Read Across America
CTA-sponsored Bill Would Provide Kindergarten for All Students
CTA-sponsored Measure Would Shore up Educators' Professional Rights in Smaller Districts
All Educators Should Have Rights to Taking Family Care Leave
Supt. Torlakson Unveils 2014 Legislative Priorities
Bill Introduction Deadline Passes: CTA State Council Faces Heavy Workload
February 19, 2014
Assembly's First Hearing on CalSTRS held Wednesday
Vergara Lawsuit Update: State and CTA to Begin Presenting Case in Court
CTA Set to Testify on Needs of Boys and Men of Color
Supt. Torlakson Joins CTA in Support of Bill to Help Protect Children
Protecting Pensions and Collective Bargaining Rights of Public Charter School Educators
The Bills are in the Mail (Sort of....)
OOPS!
February 5, 2014
CTA State Council Supports Ballot Measure to Force Full Disclosure of Contributions
Council Votes to Oppose Two Deceptive Ballot Measures
Education Chair Buchanan Agrees to Author CTA-sponsored Kindergarten Bill
New Legislative Task Force Will Work to Prevent Cyberbullying
Vergara Trial Continues
Important Dates
January 29, 2014
Court Battle over Key Rights for Educators, Schools Continues
Public Pension Systems Earn Double Digit Returns in 2013
Assembly Leaders Announce Plans to Address CalSTRS Funding Stability
CTA State Council Votes to Support Candidates in Key Races
First Major Legislative Deadline Approaches
January 22, 2014
Gov. Brown Content with California's Comeback, Educators Urge Lawmakers to Stay the Course
State Board Adopts Emergency LCFF Regulations
Governor: Hallelujah for Proposition 30 and Thank You, CTA
Community Colleges to Benefit from Proposition 30 Revenues
CTA Efforts Help Defeat Two Bad Bills
Association Help Moves Bill to Shore Up Student Safety
Supt. Torlakson Announces Availability of First Common Core Math Materials
January 10, 2014
Governor's Budget Would Give Schools $10B in Additional Funding
California Falls to 50th in School Funding in Education Week Survey
CTA Supports Proposed Regulations for Local Control Funding Formula: Educators to Testify Next Week
Education Committees to Hear CTA-opposed Bills
Assembly Member Pushes Bill to Protect Student Safety
October 18, 2013
"Pension Reform" Initiative Filed with Attorney General
Governor Acts on 80 CTA Position Bills Prior to October 13 Signing Deadline
Educators Fight School Bullying During National Bullying Prevention Month
September 25, 2013
CTA, Allies Continue to Fight Two-Tiered Tuition, Fees
CTA-Backed Special Education Authorization Measure Goes to Governor
Legislature Sends Union Rep Confidentiality Bill to Governor for Action
Bill Prohibiting Nonprofits' Use of Public Resources for Political Activities on Governor's Desk
Senate Confirms Former CTA Asst. Chief Counsel Winslow to PERB
Study: CalSTRS Retiree Spending Annually Provides $11 Billion to Economy
CalSTRS Presentation on New Federal Accounting Standards Spotlights "Inflated" Shortfall
Legislature Recesses at End of First Half of Two-Year Session
September 23, 2013
Governor Expected to Sign AB 484—Suspends Current Assessments to Make Way for Common Core
Bill to Streamline and Shorten the Dismissal Process Sent to Governor
August 27, 2013
CTA remembers 50th anniversary of March on Washington
August 23, 2013
Bill Aimed at Keeping Students Safe Headed to Governor for Signature
Law to Allow Transgender Students to Choose Restroom, Sports
CTA-Opposed Bill to Make Significant Changes to Adult Ed System Now a Two-Year Bill
CTA-Co-Sponsored Measure to Expand Student Visual Testing Gains More Time for Consideration
California Supreme Court Gives Go-Ahead to School Employees to Administer Insulin Shots
Governor Signs Association-Supported Measure to Protect Election Rights of Legal Immigrants
Bills to Ease Voting Expected to be Signed by Governor
Local Control Funding Formula Implemented Statewide
National Public Poll Shows Public Trusts Teachers, Local Schools, But Not High-Stakes Testing
August 1, 2013
Federal Lawmakers Need to Fix Pending ESEA
CTA-backed Streamlined Dismissal Bill Stalls in Senate Education
Coalition Continues Effort to Fix or Kill Bill to Privatize Higher Education Online Courses
June 28, 2013
Governor Brown Signs Budget
Alternative Suspension Bill Moves out of Senate Education Committee
Broad-based Coalition Comes Together to Lobby Against Higher Ed Privatization Bill
CTA: High Court Rulings on Same-Sex Marriage A Teachable Moment About Equality for All
Experts Debunk New "Study" Slamming Teacher Preparation Programs
School Pensions to Cost Less in 2013-14, CalPERS Reports
Political Pranks
June 20, 2013
Legislature Sends Budget, Trailer Bills to Governor
CTA Co-Sponsored Bill to Protect Students from Misconduct Approved by Senate Education Committee
CTA Seeks Approval of Two Measures to Encourage Voting
Higher Education Panel Passes Two-Tiered College Bill
CTA-Supported Bill to Bar Social Media Access by Employers Advances
Senate Education Committee Approves CTA–Backed Bill to Allow All Students to Participate in All School Activities
June 14, 2014
Legislature Approves State Budget: California Educators Are Encouraged by the New Compromise on the Local Control School Funding Formula
Assembly Overwhelmingly Approves CTA-cosponsored Misconduct Reporting Bill
CTA and Measure Agree: Being Homeless is Not a Criminal Offense
State Supreme Court Hears Arguments over Administration of Insulin
May 23, 2013
Presidents' Lobby Day a Success
Senate Health Committee Approves CTA-supported Insurance Rate Measure
CTA/CCA and Allies Defeat Effort to Move Funds from Classrooms to Management
Fiscal Committees Will Make Final Decisions on Costly Bills When Available Funding is Known
May 3, 2013
Legislative Wins for Students and Teachers: Bad Evaluation Bill Defeated, Win for Students and Teachers
April 26, 2013
Higher Education Coalition Comes to Capitol to Urge Lawmakers to Defeat Online Education Bill
Rhee, StudentsFirst Launch More Attacks on Teachers, Public Schools
Assembly Education Hears Measure Protecting Class Size Reduction Program
Assembly Judiciary Set to Take Up CTA-backed Teacher Dismissal Bill on April 30
April 19, 2013
Making Superintendents Accountable: CTA Seeks to Help Protect Students from Abuse
Assembly Education Panel Nixes Idea of Gun-Toting Teachers
Panels Defeat Two CTA-Opposed "Parent Trigger" Bills
State Democratic Party Slams "Corporate" Reformers, as Rhee Reels Under Cheating Accusations
Despite Cuts, Schools Continue to Make Gains: Graduation Rate Grows by 1.4%
April 4, 2013
State Council: Elected Representatives to Deliberate on Legislative Measures
CTA and NEA Press for Immigration Reform and Educational Financial Aid for All Residents
CTASearch: Helpful Resources to Prepare for Negotiations
March 28, 2013
Education Coalition Issues Statement of Principles on State Budget Proposal
Assembly Budget Subcommittee Urges Rejection of Governor's Adult Education Proposal
Legislature Set to Work to Meet Measure Deadlines When Lawmakers Return on April 1
March 22, 2013
Assembly Education Chair Buchanan Introduces Two Bills Aimed at Protecting Children, Speeding Up Dismissals; Senator Padilla Drops his SB 10, Signs on as Co-author CTA Adopts "Support" Position
CTA Hosts Briefing on Bills to Educate Legislative Staff as Part of Lobbying Efforts
Teacher Dismissals Topic of March Presentation
Steinberg Introduces Controversial Online Bill
Joint Committee Discusses CalSTRS Shortfall
Common Message Delivered to Lawmakers on Implementation of Standards - Time and Money Needed to Implement Common Core State Standards Successfully
March 13, 2013
CTA Members Testify before Assembly Education Panel as it Weighs Challenges of Implementing Common Core State Standards
Medi-Cal Expansion Moving Through Special Session
Parent Trigger: False Promises, Divided Communities and Disrupted Young Lives - Video exposes Parent Trigger as "a wolf in sheep's clothing"
State Council and Legislation: Educators Could Review 300 Bills in April
March 6, 2013
Bill Would Undermine Collective Bargaining and Educator Involvement in Key Decisions
New Huff Measure Would Shorten Layoff Notification Lead Time
CTA, Legislative Analyst Express Concerns about Governor's Adult Education Proposal
March 1, 2013
Governors Office Releases New Details about Local Control Funding Formula
Senate Education Set to Hear CTA opposed Teacher Dismissal Bill on March 20
Deadline for Preliminary Layoff Notices Approaching
Legislature Approves Resolution Declaring March 1 Read Across America Day
February 21, 2013
Ten CA School District Chiefs to Press U.S. Sec. Duncan to Approve Waivers
CTA/NEA Directors Urge Congress to Protect School Funding, Boost School Safety, Approve Dream Act
Association Representatives Meet with Legislator on Higher Education Affordability
Everything They Wanted to Know About Pensions – But Might Have Been Afraid to Ask
February 12, 2013
LA District's Own Misdeeds Spark New Legislation on Misconduct Charges
State Teachers' Pension System Readies Report on Making Ends Meet
Governor's Special Session Aims to Take on Federal-State Healthcare Issues
New Lawmakers Becoming Familiar with Legislative Deadlines
February 6, 2012
CTA Supports Safe Schools, Opposes Arming Teachers and School Volunteers
Teachers' Retirement System Votes to Divest Gun Stocks
Most Pension System Changes Affect New Hires
CTA Opposes Sen. Padilla's Dismissal Bill (SB 10)