June 20, 2025

Episode 95 From Resume to Red Flag: District Responsibilities Under AB 2534

31 minutes

When it comes to hiring certificated staff, the process is now more complex and challenging. In this episode, host Aly Bivins connects with Lozano Smith attorneys Dulcinea Grantham and Gail Zurek to unpack the key provisions and implications of Assembly Bill (AB) 2534, focusing on legal obligations for Local Education Agencies related to certificated employees and egregious misconduct. Packed with FAQs, explanations of key obligations, and steps for practical compliance, this episode is essential listening for HR teams, administrators, and anyone involved in the certificated hiring process.

Show Notes & References

1:24 – Assembly Bill (AB) 2534 and impact on certificated employees (Education Code section 44939.5) (Client News Brief 47 – November 2024)

3:02 – Who is affected by AB 2534 (employees and Local Education Agencies (LEAs))

4:59 – The definition of “egregious misconduct”

6:52 – New obligations under AB 2534

7:47 – Obligations for LEAs responding to requests

12:49 – Issues regarding non-responsive LEAs

13:30 – Timelines for responses from LEAs

15:32 – Substitute teachers

16:25 – Steps for a hiring LEA that receives a report of egregious misconduct

18:36 – Disclosing reports to applicants or former employees

20:17 – Caution regarding what information LEAs provide to CTC (California Commission on Teacher Credentialing)

24:44 – What to do about information inadvertently not reported to CTC

23:34 – Common questions LEAs are facing

27:45 – Quick tips for LEAs

For more information on the topics discussed in this podcast, please visit our website at: www.lozanosmith.com/podcast.

Disclaimer: As the information contained herein is necessarily general, its application to a particular set of facts and circumstances may vary. For this reason, this podcast episode does not constitute legal advice. We recommend that you consult with your counsel prior to acting on the information contained herein.

...more