Lauren Bixler – California Globe

Legislator Clings to the Immutable in CA College Admissions

August 15, 2025 9:00 amAugust 15, 2025 9:01 am

California legislators have yet again found a way to put federal law aside and make immutable characteristics a continued focus in college admissions. This movement is happening with the support and progression of Assembly Bill 7. The bill, written by...

Controversial Bill Would Add Trevor Project Suicide Hotline to Student ID Cards

July 10, 2025 1:55 pmJuly 10, 2025 2:31 pm

An utterly treacherous bill has passed the State Assembly and is making its way through Senate committees. Assembly Bill 727, authored by Assemblyman Mark González (D-Los Angeles) would put the Trevor Project’s suicide hotline number on the back of school...

Charter-Friendly Bill Preserves Educational Freedom

June 18, 2025 3:30 amJune 18, 2025 6:16 am

Democrat Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi’s AB 84 threatens the educational freedom of Californians as it limits charter school funding and oversight, as explained in this article. With a particular target on non-classroom-based charter school programs, his changes would harm families’ abilities...

Anti-Charter Bill Threatens Educational Freedom

June 6, 2025 6:51 amJune 6, 2025 8:38 am

A dangerous bill barely passed in theCalifornia Assembly yesterday (43-25) that could lead to the closure of charter schools and non-classroom-based (NCB) independent study homeschooling programs. A dangerous bill is making its way through the California Assembly that could lead to the closure...