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AB 147

Education finance: education omnibus trailer bill.

2025-2026 Regular Session

AB 147 allocates $200 million for literacy training in early education, enhances educator development, and promotes data transparency in California's education system.

Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Grayson.
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Bill Summary · AB 147

Summary of AB 147 - Education Omnibus Trailer Bill

Bill Number: AB 147
Title: Education finance: education omnibus trailer bill
Status: Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Grayson
Introduced: January 08, 2025
Classification: Bill, Appropriation
Subject: Education finance, education omnibus trailer bill

Purpose and Intent

AB 147 aims to amend and enhance various aspects of education finance in California, particularly focusing on literacy instruction and the professional development of educators. The bill is part of the Budget Act of 2025 and seeks to establish guidelines and funding mechanisms to improve literacy teaching in early education settings.

Key Provisions

  1. Professional Development Programs:

    • The State Board of Education is required to approve criteria for inservice professional development programs aimed at teaching literacy in transitional kindergarten through grade 5 by September 30, 2026.
    • Professional development program providers must declare their intent to submit materials for review and may be assessed a fee not exceeding $10,000 for the review process.

  2. Funding for Literacy Training:

    • The bill allocates $200 million from the General Fund for local educational agencies to train staff in literacy instruction from the 2026-27 fiscal year to the 2029-30 fiscal year.
    • The Superintendent of Public Instruction will apportion these funds based on data from the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System as of October 2025.

  3. Adjustments to Minimum Funding Obligations:

    • The bill modifies the allocation of excess funds from the 2022-23 fiscal year, reducing the amount allocated to school districts and charter schools by $20 million, resulting in a new total of $5,422,143,000.
    • It establishes new proportional shares for recognizing these amounts for budgetary purposes from 2027-28 through 2039-40.

  4. Data Collection System:

    • By July 1, 2026, the Department of Education must create a system for collecting salary and benefits data for certificated and classified employees, which will be made publicly available in an open file format.

  5. Student Teacher Stipend Program:

    • The bill increases the allocation for the Kern County Superintendent of Schools from $5 million to $6 million to support the Student Teacher Stipend Program, which aids prospective educators during their student teaching.

Impact

  • Educators and Staff: The bill will directly impact educators in transitional kindergarten through grade 5 by providing them with better training and resources for literacy instruction.
  • Local Educational Agencies: Schools will receive funding to enhance literacy training, which may improve student outcomes in early education.
  • Data Transparency: The requirement for public data on salaries and benefits aims to increase transparency and accountability within the education system.

Procedural Timeline

  • January 08, 2025: Bill introduced.
  • March 20, 2025: Passed in the Assembly and sent to the Senate.
  • September 13, 2025: Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Grayson.

AB 147 represents a significant effort to bolster literacy education and improve the professional development of educators in California, although its current status indicates it may not proceed further in the legislative process.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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