California Assembly Bill AB3273

California 2019-2020 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/21/20
• Refer: 3/9/20

Caption

Educational Management and Evaluation Commission: repeal.

Impact

If passed, AB 3273 would remove an established body that has historically contributed to the evaluation of educational programs within California's public education system. This could result in a significant shift in how educational achievements and cost-effectiveness are assessed, as there would no longer be a dedicated commission to provide the necessary oversight and recommendations for improvement. The implications of this change might lead to less structured evaluations of educational outcomes across the state.

Summary

Assembly Bill 3273, introduced by Assembly Member Kiley, seeks to repeal the provisions of Article 4 (Section 33550 and onwards) of the Education Code, thereby disbanding the Educational Management and Evaluation Commission. This commission was responsible for supporting the State Board of Education by providing expert evaluations of educational programs in relation to their achievement and cost-effectiveness. The goal of this bill appears to be a streamlining of educational governance by eliminating this commission and its functions.

Contention

A point of contention surrounding this bill is whether the elimination of the Educational Management and Evaluation Commission will propel efficiency in education governance or diminish oversight and accountability in educational evaluation processes. Some might argue that the commission's existence ensures that educational programs are rigorously reviewed and that recommendations for enhancements are grounded in expert evaluations, while others may contend that such bodies may slow down decision-making processes and that their functions could be effectively managed by existing institutions.