California 2021-2022 Regular Session

California Assembly Bill AB182

Introduced
1/8/21  
Introduced
1/8/21  
Refer
1/28/21  
Refer
1/28/21  
Report Pass
2/18/21  
Report Pass
2/18/21  
Refer
2/22/21  
Refer
2/22/21  
Engrossed
2/25/21  
Engrossed
2/25/21  
Refer
2/25/21  
Refer
2/25/21  
Refer
3/11/21  
Refer
3/11/21  
Report Pass
6/25/22  
Report Pass
6/25/22  
Refer
6/25/22  
Refer
6/25/22  
Report Pass
6/27/22  
Report Pass
6/27/22  
Enrolled
6/29/22  
Enrolled
6/29/22  
Chaptered
6/30/22  

Caption

COVID-19 emergency response: Learning Recovery Emergency Fund: appropriation.

Impact

The bill establishes a dedicated Learning Recovery Emergency Fund within the State Treasury to facilitate the distribution of this funding to local educational agencies. The funds can be utilized in various ways, including reengagement strategies for students affected by learning loss, faculty grants for developing online educational modules, and investments aimed at closing the digital divide through technology enhancements. Additionally, it allows disbursements for cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment, meeting the urgent needs arising during the pandemic.

Summary

Assembly Bill No. 182, known as the Learning Recovery Emergency Fund, was enacted to address the educational disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill appropriates significant funding from California's General Fund, totaling approximately $7.936 billion for school districts, county educational offices, charter schools, and $650 million for community colleges. This funding is designed to support learning recovery initiatives and aims to allocate resources towards both academic achievement and the social and emotional well-being of students and staff through the 2027-28 school year.

Sentiment

The overall sentiment regarding AB 182 appears to be positive among educational stakeholders, as it provides vital resources to combat the adverse effects of COVID-19 on learning. Teachers, administrators, and student advocacy groups generally support this bill, recognizing its potential to facilitate recovery. However, there may be critiques regarding the efficient allocation of these funds and whether they adequately address various community-specific educational challenges.

Contention

Notably, the bill requires local educational agencies to report on their expenditures and the effectiveness of funded initiatives, with interim reports due by December 2024 and 2027, and a final report by December 2029. This accountability measure may raise concerns regarding the burdens it places on schools already facing challenges due to staffing shortages and the ongoing impacts of the pandemic on student mental health.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CA AB163

Early learning and childcare.

CA AB182

Budget Act of 2023.

CA AB111

Personal Income Tax Law: exclusion: student loan debt: discharge of fees: higher education emergency grants.

CA AB2776

Recovery from disaster or emergency: funding priority.

CA AB1638

Local government: emergency response services: use of languages other than English.

CA AB115

Arts and Music in Schools—Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act: local control and accountability plan electronic template.

CA AB24

Emergency response: opioid antagonist kits.

CA SB38

Battery energy storage facilities: emergency response and emergency action plans.

CA SB1338

Education finance: emergencies: apportionments: COVID-19: Culver City Unified School District.

CA AB100

Budget Acts of 2021 and 2022.

Similar Bills

CA SB182

COVID-19 emergency response: Learning Recovery Emergency Fund: appropriation.

CA SB176

Education finance: education omnibus trailer bill.

CA AB123

Higher education budget trailer bill.

CA SB123

Higher education budget trailer bill.

CA SB117

Higher education trailer bill.

CA AB117

Higher education trailer bill.

CA SB108

Budget Act of 2017.

CA AB123

Budget Act of 2017.