AB 84 Action Center

Ally with CSDC and supporters across the California charter schools sector and defeat this bill before it becomes law!

 

About AB 84

Assembly Bill 84 is being marketed as an anti-fraud measure�but it�s actually a sweeping overreach that would impose costly, bureaucratic mandates on every charter school in California.

Yes, California has seen real examples of charter fraud and abuse, like the high-profile A3 case. But let�s be clear: those crimes were prosecuted under existing laws. The real challenge isn't a lack of laws, it is California�s dysfunctional authorizing system, which allows bad actors to slip through cracks in oversight, while hamstringing well-run schools with inconsistent rules and politics.

Instead of fixing that system, AB 84 would:

  • Limit school growth�even when demand is high and outcomes are strong
  • Force schools to adopt expensive district-style financial systems
  • Strip flexibility in staffing and procurement

These changes would change how every charter school operates, undermining innovation and flexibility across the board.

 
 

Take Action Against AB 84

Use CSDC's advocacy tools to quickly identify and contact your elected representative:

Call Your Rep

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Enter your info and get patched through to your Assemblymember�s Capitol office. It�s quick and easy.

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Email Your Rep

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Use our templated emails to contact your representatives and urge no on AB 84!

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Live Webinars

Advocating for Kids: A Legislative Training for Charter School Parents, Families, and Supporters

Don't miss this chance to turn knowledge into action. Join Laura Kerr, Legislative & Community Outreach Specialist, and learn how to:

  1. Understand the key bills impacting California charter schools
  2. Demystify the legislative process so you can take confident action
  3. Learn proven strategies to engage elected officials when it matters most

This same webinar is offered at two different dates/times—choose the one most convenient for you below:

 

 MAY 21, 2025
 7:00-8:00PM PDT

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 MAY 22, 2025
 10:00-11:00AM PDT

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Helpful AB 84 Resources

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  • About AB 84 and SB 414 (PDF): There's a better path forward than AB 84. Learn more about the alternative, SB 414, which was written with input from charter leaders and focuses on practical, targeted reforms.
  • Text of AB 84 (California Legislative Information): Read the full text of the bill.
  • AB 84 Fact Sheet (PDF): This concise, one-page summary outlines what's at stake for charter schools under AB 84. Use it to sharpen how you talk about the bill.
  • AB 84 Leave Behind for Legislators (PDF): Designed for meetings with legislators and their staff, this one-page informational sheet presents compelling arguments and data to convey the concerns of the charter school community regarding AB 84.
  • AB 84: Are Students in Nonclassroom-Based Charter Schools Worth Less? (PDF): This document delves into how AB 84 could disproportionately affect nonclassroom-based charter schools, highlighting funding exclusions and how the bill proposes even deeper inequity for those students in a different school model.
 

For CSDC Member Schools

Additional AB 84 advocacy resources are exclusively available to leaders at active CSDC Member Schools:

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