BILL NUMBER:  AB 796
  VETOED	DATE: 10/12/2009




To the Members of the California State Assembly:
I am returning Assembly Bill 796 without my signature.
While civic and other volunteer activities are beneficial to those
who choose to participate, these activities should be in addition to,
and not in place of, valuable classroom learning time with a
qualified teacher.  This bill is similar to legislation I previously
vetoed.  As indicated at that time, nothing under current law
prohibits parents from working with a school to allow their child to
participate in civic opportunities if they choose to do so, even
without this measure.  Therefore, the bill is unnecessary.
For these reasons, I am unable to sign this bill.
Sincerely,

Arnold Schwarzenegger