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AB-2528 • 2026

Community colleges: governing board member compensation.

Community colleges: governing board member compensation.

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Sponsor
Solache
Last action
Official status
Senate - Education
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official status indicates the bill passed both chambers but later failed passage in a final committee hearing, meaning it did not become law.

AB-2528: Changing Pay Rules for Community College Board Members

This bill would increase the maximum pay allowed for community college board members and require a public notice before any meeting where raising pay is proposed.

What This Bill Does

  • Increases the authorized compensation range from $120 to $600 per meeting as the minimum, and up to $4,500 as the maximum.
  • Keeps the specific pay amount based on the number of full-time equivalent students in each district.
  • Requires board members to actually attend all meetings held by the governing board to receive compensation.
  • Mandates a public notice at least 30 days before any meeting where increasing board member pay is proposed.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Governing boards of community college districts in California.
  • Individuals serving as members on these governing boards who attend all meetings.

Terms To Know

Full-time equivalent students
A count used to measure the size of a school district, which determines the compensation amount for board members.
Governing board members
The officials who manage and govern community college districts.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill passed both chambers but failed passage in committee during its last recorded action.
  • The exact pay amount for each district depends on the number of full-time equivalent students enrolled there.
  • Compensation is only authorized if board members actually attend every meeting held by their governing board.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Senate - Education

Official Summary Text

Community colleges: governing board member compensation.