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AB-374 • 2026

K–14 classified employees: payment of wages: itemized statements.

K–14 classified employees: payment of wages: itemized statements.

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Vetoed

The latest official action shows the governor vetoed this bill. Check the bill history to see whether lawmakers later overrode that veto.

Sponsor
Nguyen
Last action
Official status
Vetoed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official status indicates a veto, but it is unclear if lawmakers overrode that decision based solely on the provided metadata.

AB-374: Pay Statements for K–14 Classified School Workers

This vetoed bill would have required public school employers to give classified employees detailed written pay statements starting in the 2026–27 school year.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires employers to provide a written statement with each paycheck that lists gross wages, all deductions, and hourly rates.
  • Mandates that these pay statements follow a specific format set by law.
  • Orders schools to keep records of wage deductions on file for at least 3 years at a specified location.
  • Gives current and former classified employees the right to inspect or get copies of their employment records.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Classified school employees in K–14 education who do not hold teaching certificates.
  • Public school employers, including school districts, charter schools, community colleges, county boards of education, auxiliary organizations, and joint powers agencies.

Terms To Know

Classified service
School jobs that do not require certification qualifications or are not academic positions.
Gross wages
The total amount of money earned before deductions, as listed on the pay statement.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill was vetoed by the governor and did not become law unless lawmakers later overrode that decision.
  • Specific details about record locations and exact statement formats depend on rules mentioned in the text as 'as provided'.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Vetoed

Official Summary Text

K–14 classified employees: payment of wages: itemized statements.