CSDC is proud to support Senate Bill 414 (Ashby)—a thoughtful, balanced measure that reflects the growing consensus among California’s leading charter school organizations about how to strengthen oversight, prevent fraud, and protect the integrity of the charter sector.
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CSDC has rerecorded and updated its on-demand Brown Act Training for use by CSDC Member Schools and Authorizers.
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On Wednesday night, Assembly Education Committee Chair, Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) released detailed language for Assembly Bill 84. We knew the bill was coming, but we are surprised at how wide-ranging and draconian the 114-page proposal is...
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As the 2025 legislative session unfolds, California lawmakers have introduced a flurry of bills—more than 2,000 in total—many of which could significantly impact charter schools.
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Almost no one who comes to a charter school board has previous experience as a charter school board member.
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Each year, CSDC produces a custom report, the CSDC Renewal Worksheet, to support school planning with an eye to the charter school renewal process.
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Decisions are being made right now that will impact your school, your students, your teachers, and your funding for years to come. The only question is: Will your voice be in the room?
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On January 9, 2025, the Biden administration’s Title IX Final Rule was struck down by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky and the regulations were declared unconstitutional for all schools nationwide.
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CSDC has released updates to two of its most sought-after checklists to help charter school leaders keep up with new changes.
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For a smoother renewal, CSDC encourages charter schools to use its custom Renewal Worksheets to analyze their data and make needed changes years ahead of renewal.