EDUCATION – Amends and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding the prohibition of taxpayer funding of teachers unions.
Reported Signed by Governor on April 10, 2026 Session Law Chapter 342 Effective: 07/01/2026 and shall apply to contracts entered into or amended on or after July 1, 2026 and to any renewal or extension of existing contract on or after July 1, 2026.
Summary
The act bars any use of public funds to deduct union dues, share employee data, coerce participation, or fund union activities, and it caps collective‑ bargaining agreements at one year (with limited two‑year extensions for non‑pay items). It applies to all school districts, including charter districts, for contracts entered or renewed after July 1 2026. Violations carry civil penalties up to $2,500.
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