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New 2026 Charter Authorizing Requirements

Preparing to Implement Trailer Bill Requirements

California’s 2026 education omnibus budget trailer bill (AB126) introduces significant changes to charter school oversight, accountability, auditing, funding, attendance reporting, and authorizer responsibilities. These changes represent one of the most comprehensive updates to California’s charter oversight framework in years and will affect charter school authorizers, charter schools, auditors, county offices of education, and other education partners.

What Changes are Coming to Charter School Oversight?

The 2026 Trailer Bill strengthens charter school oversight by requiring:

More active authorizer oversight
Expanded financial audits
Earlier compliance deadlines
Formal authorizer certification
Enhanced enrollment and ADA review
Increased fiscal transparency

CCAP is here to help you navigate every step.

Regional Training Sessions for New Oversight Rules Coming This Fall

During September and October 2026, CCAP will host a series of local, in-person trainings throughout California focused on implementation of the new trailer bill requirements.

Participants will leave with practical tools, implementation strategies, and a clearer understanding of what the new law means for day-to-day oversight.

California Charter School Authorizers Conference 2027

You don’t want to miss the 2027 California Charter School Authorizers Conference!

The 2027 conference will convene June 15-17, 2027 at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal City, Los Angeles. Tuesday, June 15, will be the optional preconference on “Charter Authorizing & Oversight 101.” Conference registration is heavily discounted for CCAP member districts, county offices, and other associates.

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Check out CCAP's new resources!

CCAP just added some new resources to our Resource Library! Dive into brand-new tools, updated templates, and clear, actionable guidance built to support California authorizers. Whether you need oversight resources, policy updates, or training materials, everything is easier to find—and ready to use. Explore what’s new today.

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California Charter Authorizing Professionals (CCAP)

CCAP is working to ensure quality charter schools in California’s public education sector by providing a network of support and resources to build the professional capacity of the individuals serving this vital role. We invite you to be a part of this important work by joining CCAP and supporting our mission. Together we can and will make a positive impact on the future of education in our state.

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Who We Are

CCAP is comprised of a group of educational leaders with a vision to provide authentic support and resources to those who do the critical work of professional charter school authorizing in California.

We seek to represent our great state well and thank you for your membership and ongoing support.

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Consulting Services for Authorizers

CCAP offers affordable, flexible authorizing services alongside its free resources and statewide conference. Through a network of expert consultants, CCAP provides one-time or ongoing support from targeted tasks to transitional assistance—helping authorizers address immediate challenges while building long-term internal capacity.

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Did You Know?

338 districts and County Offices of Education currently oversee public charter schools in California?
93 percent of charter school authorizing agencies oversee six or fewer schools?
67 percent of authorizers oversee just one or two schools?

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