BILL NUMBER:  SB 1263
  VETOED	DATE: 09/19/2014




To the Members of the California State Senate

I am returning Senate Bill 1263 without my signature.

This bill seeks to reverse the application of a limited exemption in
law that allows a charter school petitioner to locate a single school
site outside of its authorizing school district, under specific
circumstances. This bill would instead require the charter school to
first get permission from the host district where it intends to
locate.

Unfortunately, it appears that some districts and charter schools
have gone against the spirit of the law and the exemption has
instead�become the rule.� This has led to litigation and strained
relationships among districts and charter schools.

While this bill attempts to solve a real problem,�I am not
comfortable with the retroactive language that could force existing
charter schools to change locations.

I have assembled a team to examine this situation and come back with
solutions that minimize disruption�to�students and parents.

Sincerely,



Edmund G. Brown Jr.