California 2023-2024 Regular Session

California Assembly Bill AB2845

Introduced
2/15/24  
Refer
3/4/24  
Refer
3/4/24  
Report Pass
4/1/24  
Refer
4/2/24  
Report Pass
4/15/24  
Report Pass
4/15/24  
Refer
4/16/24  
Refer
4/16/24  
Report Pass
4/25/24  
Report Pass
4/25/24  
Refer
4/30/24  
Refer
4/30/24  
Refer
5/15/24  
Refer
5/15/24  
Report Pass
5/16/24  
Report Pass
5/16/24  
Engrossed
5/21/24  
Refer
5/22/24  
Refer
5/22/24  
Refer
5/29/24  

Caption

Migrant education: California Mini-Corps program and currently migratory children.

Impact

The legislation will provide a structure for the continuity and expansion of the CMC program, designed to address the academic needs of approximately 5,000 migratory children annually. Moreover, it aims to develop future bilingual-bicultural credentialed teachers by giving college students from migrant backgrounds valuable teaching experiences. With California facing significant teacher shortages, particularly among bilingual educators, AB 2845 presents a strategic approach to bolster the teaching workforce while directly benefiting students from migrant families who bring diverse cultural and linguistic assets to schools.

Summary

Assembly Bill 2845, introduced by Assembly Member Robert Rivas, seeks to codify the California Mini-Corps (CMC) program, which has been a key initiative for educating migratory children in California since 1967. The CMC program provides instructional services to currently migratory children in grades K-12 through a cadre of trained college tutors. This bill aims to ensure that the program continues to operate effectively, with the selected county office of education required to manage at least 20 program sites across various educational institutions, thereby promoting educational access for these students who often face unique challenges due to their mobility.

Sentiment

Discussions surrounding AB 2845 have largely been supportive, with proponents emphasizing the necessity for specialized educational support for migratory children. Advocates argue that the program not only enhances academic success for these students but also serves a critical role in teacher preparation. Conversely, some concerns have been raised regarding the potential challenges in securing adequate funding and resources to sustain the program's objectives, underscoring the bill’s dependency on the state’s budgetary decisions in the coming years.

Contention

Notable points of contention concerning the bill include the ongoing concern about funding adequacy, which is critical for sustaining and potentially expanding the CMC program. Stakeholders are pushing for commitments in the annual Budget Act to restore programs closed due to past budget cuts, alongside provisions for cost-of-living adjustments for tutors. There is also emphasis on the program's approach to bilingual education, ensuring that it adequately prepares tutors to meet the needs of migratory children who require tailored instructional strategies.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CA AB1255

Pupil instruction: newcomer pupils: migrant education: migrant regions.

CA AB2240

Farm labor centers: migratory agricultural workers.

CA SB638

California Education and Workforce Development Coordinating Entity: California Career Technical Education Incentive Grant Program.

CA AB2121

Pupil instruction: coursework and graduation requirements: migratory children and newly arrived immigrant pupils.

CA AB2058

Career technical education: California Career Technical Education Incentive Grant Program: Strong Workforce Program.

CA AB377

Career technical education: California Career Technical Education Incentive Grant Program: Strong Workforce Program.

CA AB290

Career technical education: California Career Technical Education Incentive Grant Program: Strong Workforce Program.

CA AB1743

California Career Technical Education Incentive Grant Program.

CA SB577

Public postsecondary education: California Community College Teacher Credentialing Partnership Pilot Program.

CA AB1154

California State University: Early care and education major pilot program.

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