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Behind the Bills

Association of California School Administrators

Behind the Bills is your go-to podcast for the latest updates on access, policy, and political work affecting education in California. Iván Carrillo will provide insider insights from Sacramento, including the daily efforts of ACSA's governmental relations team, legislative policy committee, and key stakeholders as they work to influence policy and budget decisions. Stay informed on the issues that impact your job and the students you serve, with behind-the-scenes looks at the inner workings of ACSA.

Episode 2: A Signed State Budget & New School Facilities Bond

On episode 2 of Behind the Bills, Iván Carrillo breaks down the final budget signed by Governor Gavin Newsom and what impact it has on public education (00:51). He also discusses a new $10 billion school facilities bond, Proposition 2, on the November ballot (04:03). Finally, Iván is joined by legislative advocate Megan Baier for a conversation about the importance of relationships when working with lawmakers at the State Capitol (07:15).

Jul 9, 2024

18 min

Episode 1: Budget Updates & Legislative Policy Commitee

On episode 1 of Behind the Bills, Iván Carrillo gets you caught up on the latest policy updates impacting California public education. He takes a look at the upcoming June 15th budget deadline for the state legislature (01:38), the emergency school closures proposal (05:08), and the electric school buses initiative (07:22). Then, Iván is joined by Naj Alikhan for a wide-ranging discussion on the Legislative Policy Committee (09:09).

Jun 7, 2024

26 min