Assembly Bill 123 Cripples 1st Amendment

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Originally Posted by Twoller

What is this bill supposed to address? What motivates it? Any particular incidents?

You know; I'm not sure. I have to get records from the capitol. They don't put everything like that on line

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disruption
threatening pupil's immediate physical safety.

creates a disruption with the intent to threaten the immediate
physical safety of any pupil

whose presence or acts
interfere with the peaceful conduct of the activities of the school
or disrupt the school or its pupils or school activities,

Remains there after being asked to leave

How could it be that a mobile message board be construed to immediately harm elementary and junior high kids or interfere with and disrupt a school or school activities?

Do parents retain the right to picket over shoddy education results?

Do unions which represent teachers in any location have issue with this piece of legislation concerning first amendment rights?

What about activities such as road repair, utility maintenance, trimming or removing trees? "Educators" are so goofy that a downed light pole is cause for classroom lock down and escalating the situation into a virtual national disaster by calling every legal guardian of every student.

Who ultimately decides what constitutes a disruption or threat, and how is that applied without prejudice or even malice? Just what is "willfully or knowingly"?

The bill may be well intentioned (I see perceived hordes of child molesters inspiring the bill), but I believe it to ultimately be just one more weapon to fortify schools against parents and just about anyone else who may unwittingly stroll down the sidewalk while blithely minding his own business. Maybe it's written so broadly that it wouldn't stand up in court, but then someone has to have their innocent activities unconstitutionally punished and have the resources for a court challenge.

I remember something about the authorities in the Inland 10-210 freeway corridor communities crushing cars impounded for street racing - until they crushed a car belonging to a kid whose parents had some money behind them and an attorney wanting to earn it.

Which one of those Sacramento wastrels wrote this thing anyway - don't we have a runaway deficit to address?

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Assemblyman Mendoza's finer moments:


AB 265 – Threading: This bill extends the sunset date for the provision exempting threading from the Barbering & Cosmetology to July 1, 2009. Threading is the removal of unwanted hair by using a special cotton thread. The practice of threading has existed for centuries and is a well-established beauty practice in many countries, such as India and the Middle East.
Status: Signed by Governor, July 2007

ACR 32 – Read Across America Day: This bill recognizes March 2 as Read Across America Day. The resolution stresses the importance of reading and urges teachers and parents to read to their children every day.
Status: Signed by Governor, March 2007

ACR 37 - Automotive Career Month: This bill designates the month of April 2007 as Automotive Career Month and encourages automotive career tech education to meet the increasing demand for automotive Technicians.
Status: Signed by Governor, May 2007

AB 1831 - Teacher Housing: This bill would require the Department of Education to produce a teacher housing report detailing the need for, and ability to implement, a program to better serve local communities by assisting teachers in purchasing homes located in the communities they serve. The bill would also require the report to contain specific information, by county, relating to housing for teachers.
Status: Passed Assembly, May 2008

AB 63 – Postsecondary Education Tuition and Fees: Requires retailers who offer and sell extended warranties to maintain on file a copy of the terms of the warranty in the event the consumer misplaces the original.
Status: Signed by Governor, May 2009

AB 518 – Threading Sunset: This bill seeks to remove the sunset date exempting threading from the Barbering & Cosmetology Act.
Status: Held by the Assembly, January 2010

AB 1569 - Damaged Merchandize: This bill removes “beer” from the list of the alcoholic beverages that, under the existing law, can be sold as damaged merchandise after being involved in a fire, wreck or catastrophe as long as being granted authorization from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Status: Passed Assembly, May 2009

AB 78 - Pathway to Citizenship: Places an initiative on the June 2012 primary ballot asking voters if they would like to create a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who speak English, pay taxes, have worked in the U.S. for 5 years and have not been convicted of any felonies.
Status: Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee and Assembly Committee on Elections and Redistricting. Hearing dates not yet set.

Redistricting. Hearing dates not yet set.

AB 85 - Classroom Safety Locks: Requires public school modernization projects and community college new construction and modernization projects to include classroom locks that can be locked from the inside.
Status: Referred to Assembly Education Committee. Hearing date not yet set.

AB 86 - Classified Employees/Charter Schools: Gives classified employees a voice in creating a new charter school or converting an existing public school to a charter school.
Status: Referred to Assembly Education Committee. Hearing date not yet set.

AB 123 - School Disruptions: Permits school administrators to contact local law enforcement if disruptive messages that threaten the safety of students are displayed near a school.
Status: Referred to Assembly Public Safety Committee. Hearing date not yet set.

AB 1172 - Charter School Transparency: Increases transparency in charter schools by requesting the Legislative Analyst's Office to conduct a study of best practices in charter schools, revises the charter school approval process, and grants LEAs the right to deny a charter school in times of financial crisis.
Status: Not yet referred to policy committee.

AB 1203 - Employee Release Time: Expands employee release time for union work.
Status: Not yet referred to policy committee.


Of course, something would be amiss if he, as an "educator" turned politician, didn't serve on some race based political committee or other race obsessed organization:

Vice Chair, California Latino Legislative Caucus

Caucus: a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy

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Mendoza dabbling in "Equal Rights"

Mendoza Introduces Bill to Provide Equal Rights to Classified School Employees
Legislation Gives Classified Employees a Voice in Charter School Petition Process

SACRAMENTO, CA - Assemblymember Tony Mendoza (D-Norwalk) introduced AB 86 last week, a bill that would provide equal rights to classified employees to participate in the charter school petition process. If AB 86 passes through both houses of the legislature and is signed by Governor Brown, it would require at least one-half of permanent classified employees estimated to work at a charter school to sign a petition to start a new charter school, and it would also require at least 50 percent of permanent classified employees currently employed at a public school to sign a petition to convert an existing school into a charter school. The bill is sponsored by Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

"AB 86 would establish a fair process for classified employees to show their interest in being employed by a charter school," explains Assemblymember Mendoza.

This bill would provide classified employees the same rights as those afforded to teachers by allowing classified employees to participate in the petition signature process in the same manner as teachers when establishing new charter schools or converting existing schools into charters.

"Classified employees play an important role in our education system by assisting with special education classes, English learners, and a variety of other duties," says Assemblymember Mendoza. "It is clear that the creation of a charter school will impact classified employees, and I believe they should be given a voice in the process."

Assemblymember Mendoza, a public school teacher and current Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, proudly serves the 56th District.

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Medoza - teacher, assemblyman, environmentalist:

Assemblymember Mendoza To Host Young Legislators Meeting To Educate Them On The Environment

WHO:
Assemblymember Tony Mendoza

WHAT:
Young Legislators Meeting

WHEN:
Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

WHERE:
Southern California Edison
9401 Geary Ave., Santa Fe Springs, Ca 90670

NORWALK, CA — Assemblymember Tony Mendoza (D-Norwalk) will host his monthly Young Legislators meeting on Saturday, November 20TH at Southern California Edison.

About 90 high school seniors from 18 high schools will attend the meeting to learn about green technology and jobs. The students were selected from a group of more than 200 seniors who applied for Assemblymember Mendoza’s 10-month program.

“It is extremely important that these young leaders learn the importance of balancing a green policy when integrating business friendly initiatives,” said Assemblymemmber Mendoza. “I was mentored by elected officials who taught me how to make a difference in my community. I hope to do the same with them.”

Assemblymember Mendoza’s Young Legislators meet once a month to learn about the lifecycle of legislation, healthcare challenges, business issues, water, labor, environment, public safety and other issues that affect the State of California. The free program, open to all seniors of the 56th District, culminates with a visit to the State Capitol in June. [WOW!]

Assemblymember Mendoza, a public school teacher and current vice-chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, represents the communities of Artesia, Hawaiian Gardens, Cerritos, Buena Park, Norwalk, Santa Fe Springs, Lakewood, Los Nietos and Whittier.

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More racial politickin'

Latino Leaders Reception Comes to Modesto on October 1st

WHO: California Latino Legislative Caucus

WHAT: Latino Leaders Reception

WHEN: Friday, October 1, 2010, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

WHERE: Azucar! Latin Grill & Mojito Bar
1001 10th St., Modesto, CA 95354

NORWALK, CA - Assemblymember Tony Mendoza (D-56) and members of the California Latino Legislative Caucus will join local elected officials and community leaders during a reception in Modesto on Friday, October 1, 2010.

The Latino Caucus established the Latino Leaders Reception series last year as a means to stay connected to the community. The Caucus travels throughout the state to meet school board members, mayors, council members, water board members, trustees, county supervisors and community leaders who are vital to the success of California.

“These types of events help us build relationships throughout the state so we can get to know our future leaders” said Assemblymember Mendoza. “They help open a line of communication to discuss the issues that affect our community and our state.”

Assemblymember Mendoza, former teacher and current vice chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, serves the communities of Artesia, Whittier, Buena Park, Cerritos, Hawaiian Gardens, Norwalk, Santa Fe Springs, Lakewood and Los Nietos.

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Whoa! What caused this?

From Mendoza press release on his website:

California’s student population increased by 52% from 4 million to nearly 6.2 million between 1980 and 2008 - the equivalent to some state’s entire population.