California School Employees Association Archives

Legislation to Change State School Funding Metrics From Attendance-Based to Enrollment-Based

January 3, 2022 2:36 pm

A bill to replace state funding for schools based on daily attendance in favor of a system based on enrollment was prepared to be introduced to the state Senate on Monday, possibly signaling a large change in how schools can...

The Financial Power of California’s Government Unions

August 5, 2020 2:29 amAugust 7, 2020 11:16 am

There is no special interest in California that wields more influence over state and local politics than public sector unions. At every level of government, from the office of the governor to a school board managing a district with only...

2020 March Primary Preview: 7th State Senate District

January 24, 2020 7:20 amJanuary 30, 2020 8:39 am

The 7th Senate District: The 7th Senate District is just east of the East Bay. Largely suburban and wealthy, the district has a part of Alameda County combined with the majority of Contra Costa County. The district is also solidly...