Gov. Brown Vetoes Bill That Would Have Curbed Involuntary Transfer of California Schoolchildren

Sacramento – Gov. Jerry Brown today vetoed SB 744, authored by Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Long Beach) and which would have limited the circumstances in which students can be transferred to alternative schools, ensured appropriate educational placements and created ways for students sent to these schools to transfer back to mainstream schools.

The following can be attributed to Jory Steele, director of education equity for the ACLU of Northern California:

“Gov. Brown has allowed an important opportunity to increase fairness in our state’s education system to slip away. It is imperative that California schools meet the needs of all students. Unfortunately, many students across the state will remain vulnerable to wrongful involuntary transfers, which contribute to the unfair push-out of students, especially students of color. Instead, we must strive to create educational environments that help all children reach their full academic potential.”