CSDC Legislative Update: April Showers for Charter Schools? Growth, Renewal, and Autonomy are at Stake

As spring showers nourish the seeds of May flowers, the California State Legislature is in full bloom with activity. This month, bills impacting charter schools will receive their first review by education committees. Gone are the pandemic protocols that allowed remote testimony; now, hallways and hearing rooms teem with advocates waiting their turn to be heard. While the committees hold the power to cultivate these bills into law, amend them, or leave them to wither, we are still in the early stages of this legislative spring. Here, we'll explore the key bills on the horizon and how you can add your voice to this pivotal season of growth for the education landscape in California: