CA CDE/SPI/SBE overhaul via AB2117 advances
Key Questions
What is AB2117?
AB2117 is a bill that would fundamentally restructure California’s education governance. It passed unanimously in the Assembly Education Committee and proposes key changes like an independent evaluator for the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI), four legislative seats on the State Board of Education (SBE) plus commissioner approval, and reviews of major programs.
How does AB2117 aim to boost oversight?
The bill increases oversight for districts like SFUSD and OUSD facing deficits and math gaps, following an April 2022 hearing. It redefines the SPI's role and demands more accountability through legislative involvement in SBE and program evaluations.
What is the current status of AB2117 and who opposes it?
AB2117 has advanced past the Assembly Education Committee and awaits a floor vote. It faces opposition from unions and the SPI.
AB2117 unanimously passes Assembly Ed Committee: SPI independent evaluator, legislature 4 SBE seats + commissioner approval, big-program reviews. Boosts oversight for Bay Area districts (SFUSD/OUSD) amid deficits/math gaps post-Apr22 hearing. Unions/SPI oppose; floor vote next.