Sunday October 11, 2015 was the final date for Governor Brown to sign, veto, or allow
legislation to be enacted without his signature.
The Assembly introduced 1541 Assembly Bills. The Senate introduced 805 Senate Bills.
Some of these bills are of interest to the Montessori Community, and are noted below.
Assembly Bill 47 Preschool within the Department of Education
MCC Position: Oppose
MCC Rationale:
The Montessori Council of California’s opposes of AB 47 because it places preschool funding
only within the Department of Education, and does allow for alternative models in the private sector.
Disposition of AB 47: Vetoed by Governor Brown 10/9/2015
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Assembly Bill 74 Annual Unannounced Facility Visits
MCC Position: Support
MCC Rationale:
The Montessori Council of California’s support of AB 74 is due to the perception
that the quality of care for children will be supported by these unannounced annual visits.
MCC’s support of AB 74 must not be interpreted as suspicion of poor quality or non-compliance
of our Montessori Schools. Further, it is sincerely hoped that Community Care Licensing Analysts
view their role, vis-à-vis Centers, as collaborative rather than confrontational.
Disposition of AB 74: Vetoed by Governor Brown 9/30/2015
"I am returning Assembly Bill 74 without my signature."
"This bill would require the Department of Social Services to inspect licensed childcare
facilities once a year beginning January 1, 2019. Earlier this year, the 2015-16 Budget Act
increased the frequency of inspections of licensed childcare facilities to once every three years.
Further increasing the frequency of these inspections may be a worthy goal, but the cost of this
change should be considered in the budget process."------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Assembly Bill 762 (AB 762) Integrated Child Care License Bill
MCC Position: Support
MCC Rationale:
1) Increases the upper age limit for optional toddler programs authorized by the
Department of Social Services (DSS) from 30 months to three years of age.
2) Directs infant and preschool-age day care centers with an Optional Toddler
program to, beginning January 1, 2016, extend the Toddler Option program to
serve children up to three years old.
Disposition of AB 762: Approved by Gov Brown 9/30/2015
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Assembly Bill 1207 – Mandatory Child Abuse Training Bill.
MCC Position: Support
MCC Rationale:
Training in the identification and reporting suspected child abuse by mandated reporters is of
utmost importance. Children are protected and Schools are protected if staff have been formally
trained in their reporting duties.
Disposition of AB 1207: Approved by Gov. Brown 10/1/2015
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Senate Bill 277 – Public Health: Vaccinations
MCC Position: Support
MCC Rationale:
Vaccines are effective in eradicating certain childhood diseases. The effectiveness of vaccination
within the context of a country is predicated on the full participation of all citizens. For the health
of all children vaccination should be mandatory for entry into any group setting for children.
Disposition of SB 277: Signed by Governor Brown 6/30/2015
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