ACSA Legislative Lunch Break

A Deep Dive into the May Revise

The ACSA Legislative Lunch Break is back as Naj and Edgar take a deeper look at Gov. Gavin Newsom’s May Revise. John Gray from School Services of California joins the show to unpack the proposed super COLA, historic special education funding, and the remaining Proposition 98 holdback. We also hear from ACSA-endorsed State Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate Al Muratsuchi about his vision for California public education.

Breaking Down Gov. Newsom’s May Revise

The ACSA Legislative Lunch Break is back for a special edition as Michael and Edgar take a first look at Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Revise. We examine what the updated budget proposal means for Proposition 98, school funding, and the issues district leaders are watching most closely. Our governmental relations team joins us for in-depth analysis of everything you need to know to bring back to your school communities.

What to Watch Ahead of May Revise

The ACSA Legislative Lunch Break is back as Naj and Michael break down where California’s education budget stands right now. With the Legislature weighing in on key proposals and the May Revision approaching, major questions remain around funding, COLA, and long-term stability for districts. Friend of the show Dr. Patti Herrera joins us as we look at what school leaders should expect next and how to plan amid growing uncertainty.

Federal Pullback on Education Funding

The ACSA Legislative Lunch Break returns as Naj and Edgar examine the federal government’s pullback on education funding and what it signals for public schools. From proposed budget cuts to shifting programs across agencies, we look at how federal priorities are changing and what that means for students and schools. We also explore the impact on California districts as they plan budgets amid growing uncertainty.

Supreme Court Ruling on Transgender Parental Notifications

The ACSA Legislative Lunch Break is back with a jam-packed episode breaking down the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling allowing parental notification policies involving transgender students in California schools to take effect. F3 Law partner David Mishook joins the show (11:05) to examine what the ruling means for district policies, student privacy considerations, and the practical steps school leaders should be evaluating right now.