Statement from EdVoice CEO on Education Governance Reform (AB 181)

Statement from Marshall Tuck, CEO of EdVoice, on Education Governance Reform (AB 181) 

SACRAMENTO, CA (June 29, 2026) – Today, EdVoice CEO Marshall Tuck issued the following statement in response to the Legislature passing AB 181, legislation that reforms California’s public education governance structure: 

“EdVoice applauds the California Legislature for passing AB 181, legislation that streamlines the governance of our state’s public education system to better meet the needs of schools and students. Aligning the California Department of Education more closely with the State Board of Education creates clearer lines of authority, increased accountability, and greater coherence across California’s education system. This shift will strengthen support for the state’s more than 1,000 school districts and, most importantly, help improve student outcomes. We are grateful to Governor Newsom for championing this important structural reform and proud to see the state take such a major step forward for California’s kids.” 

About EdVoice:

EdVoice is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit education advocacy organization driving California state policy change to transform our state’s public education system so it effectively prepares all children for opportunities in college, career, and life. ​To combat the current system’s inequities, EdVoice engages in direct advocacy with policymakers to influence the passage or defeat of key legislation, leads education and awareness campaigns to raise up our policy priority areas, and provides strategic political funding through our EdVoice for the Kids PAC to leaders prioritizing students from low-income communities.

Media Inquiries: EdVoice@ActumLLC.com 

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