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2026 Adjusted Bid Thresholds for Contracts
Effective January 1, 2026, the bid threshold for contracts awarded by school districts pursuant to Public Contract Code (PCC) section 20111(a) increased from $114,800 to $119,100 (link available here). The...
AB 538 Expands District Obligations Regarding Certified Payroll Records for Public Works Projects
Synopsis: Effective January 1, 2026, Assembly Bill 538 (Berman) (“AB 538”) expands accountability and enforcement measures for public records requests made to awarding bodies for certified payroll records (“CPRs”)...
SB 543 Exempts Certain Accessory Dwelling Units From School Impact Fees
On October 10, 2025, the Governor approved Senate Bill 543 (McNerney) (“SB 543”), which, among other things, now prohibits school districts from imposing school impact fees on accessory dwelling...
DWK’s Legislation and Case Law Highlights for K-12 Education (2025 Edition)
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Heads Up! New Remote Meeting Rules and More for School Boards and Agencies
Effective January 1, 2026, new laws governing local educational agencies and committees will bring important changes to public meeting requirements. Senate Bill No. 707 (“SB 707”) amends over 20...
AB 361 Authorizes New “Best Value” Procurement for Construction Projects
Effective January 1, 2026, AB 361 extends “best value” procurement, a pilot program for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), to all school districts. This extension makes best...
U.S. Supreme Court Decision Impacts Parental Opt-Out Rights for Religious Beliefs
On June 27, 2025, the Supreme Court ruled that a group of parents is entitled to a preliminary injunction requiring the school district to notify them about the use...
District Shielded From Liability For Death Of Volunteer Deemed Employee By Board Resolution
A California Court of Appeal affirmed a ruling that injuries, even fatal injuries, sustained by a volunteer may not lead to liability for a school district if the district...
SBE Oversteps Its Authority Reversing Local School Boards’ Denials of Charter Petition
On March 14, 2025, the Third District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court judgment setting aside the State Board of Education’s (“SBE”) decision to reverse decisions denying the Mayacamas...
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