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.