Al Muratsuchi
- Assembly: 2012-2014
- Assembly: 2016-present
Bio
Al Muratsuchi, 62, is a former school trustee, civil rights lawyer and deputy attorney general. He regularly advocates for teachers and expanding educational opportunities. He first took his seat in 2012, but was defeated two years later by Republican Dave Hadley. He beat Hadley the next time around and has held his seat comfortably ever since. Muratsuchi attended UC Berkeley and UCLA School of Law. He’s proposed increasing teacher pay by 50% over seven years. Muratsuchi and his wife have a daughter and a dog named Teddy.
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Bill Activity
For this session year, this legislator initiated 44 bills: 16 passed, 13 failed, and 15 are currently pending.
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Influence
There are three categories of donations to legislators after they are elected that encourage a working relationship between the donor and the legislator. The three categories are: 1-Gifts, 2-Travel, 3-Behests.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office of Los Angeles | $79.99 | Sep 16, 2021 | wireless charger |
| Los Angeles Rams | $61 | Aug 10, 2021 | training camp buffet and parking |
| Rendon for Assembly 2020 | $41 | Jul 7, 2021 | bottle of wine for wife |
| Rendon for Assembly 2020 | $40 | Sep 4, 2021 | sake |
| Rendon for Assembly 2020 | $25 | Jan 28, 2021 | photo book |
| Rendon for Assembly 2020 | $18 | Nov 7, 2021 | meal/beverage |
Gifts
Legislators are not allowed to accept gifts of more than $10 per month from registered lobbyists. Gifts from any other single source are limited to $590 in a calendar year.
Gift Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 61st highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| UCLA Government & Community Relations | $399 | Sep 30, 2022 | (3) Bruin game tickets |
| City of Rolling Hills Estates | $191.92 | Mar 2, 2022 | food and beverage |
| South Bay Workforce Investment Board | $150 | Nov 3, 2022 | event ticket |
| CSUDH Office of Ceremonies & Events | $125 | Oct 13, 2022 | event ticket |
| Sierra Club Angeles Chapter | $100 | May 1, 2022 | (2) event tickets |
| Councillor Masaji Matsuyama | $100 | Nov 12, 2022 | food basket |
| Councillor Yasutada Ohno | $75 | Nov 12, 2022 | confectionery |
| California Democratic Party | $67.87 | Aug 16, 2022 | food and beverage |
| California Chamber of Commerce | $63.47 | Mar 21, 2022 | food and beverage |
| California Democratic Party | $62.96 | May 3, 2022 | food and beverage |
| California Democratic Party | $61.78 | Nov 10, 2022 | food and beverage |
| City of El Segundo | $60 | Sep 14, 2022 | event ticket |
| Chinese-American Elected Officials | $51.32 | Jun 10, 2022 | dinner |
| CFEE | $26.23 | Mar 30, 2022 | food and beverage |
Gifts
Legislators are not allowed to accept gifts of more than $10 per month from registered lobbyists. Gifts from any other single source are limited to $590 in a calendar year.
Gift Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 42nd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Squire Patton Boggs | $525 | Aug 18, 2023 | (3) event tickets |
| UC Berkeley Government & Community Relations | $500 | Sep 9, 2023 | (2) game tickets |
| University of California, Los Angeles | $346 | Nov 25, 2023 | (2) game tickets and parking |
| Los Angeles Lakers | $300 | Nov 1, 2023 | gift |
| Disruptive Technology Index, DTi | $230 | Oct 2, 2023 | dinner |
| Consulate General of Japan, San Francisco | $221 | Aug 15, 2023 | food and beverage |
| City of Rolling Hills Estates | $191.92 | Jan 9, 2023 | food and beverage |
| NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Asso. | $181 | Aug 22, 2023 | food and beverage |
| Orange County Japanese American Association | $180 | Apr 9, 2023 | (4) event tickets |
| The Japanese Prefectural Association of SoCal | $180 | Feb 12, 2023 | (3) event tickets |
| NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Asso. | $168 | Feb 28, 2023 | food and beverage |
| Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians | $167 | Sep 27, 2023 | food and beverage |
| Monterey Aquarium Foundation | $150.44 | Apr 11, 2023 | food and beverage |
| California Federation of Teachers | $148.02 | Aug 16, 2023 | food and beverage & baseball tickets |
| Consulate General of Japan, San Francisco | $137.74 | Feb 15, 2023 | food and beverage |
| Resources Legacy Fund (RLF) | $129.37 | Feb 1, 2023 | food and beverage |
| Energy Action Fund | $127.13 | Feb 6, 2023 | food and beverage |
| Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles | $119 | Aug 13, 2023 | (3) lunch |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $109.86 | Jun 29, 2023 | food and beverage |
| California Cattlemen's Association | $98 | May 16, 2023 | breakfast and hat |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $97.14 | Jun 30, 2023 | food and beverage |
| Paramount Pictures | $89.75 | Jan 27, 2023 | memorabilia |
| Speaker 2023 Inaugural Fund | $85.94 | Jun 30, 2023 | engraved box |
| Okinawa Prefectural Government | $85 | Jan 15, 2023 | luncheon |
| California Democratic Party | $80.93 | Jan 11, 2023 | food and beverage |
| Okinawa Prefectural Government | $76.19 | Sep 8, 2023 | food and beverage |
| Orange County Japanese American Association | $75 | Mar 5, 2023 | event ticket for wife |
| California Democratic Party | $72.83 | Aug 29, 2023 | food and beverage |
| California Democratic Party | $66.63 | Jan 12, 2023 | food and beverage |
| California Democratic Party | $66.14 | Apr 18, 2023 | food and beverage |
| League of California Cities | $62.5 | Jun 1, 2023 | food/beverage/parking |
| Mattel | $61.17 | Jul 17, 2023 | 3 premier movie tickets |
| Motion Picture Association | $60 | Jan 27, 2023 | food and memorabilia |
| South Bay Association of Realtors | $60 | Mar 3, 2023 | food and beverage |
| El Segundo Chamber of Commerce | $60 | Nov 14, 2023 | ticket for State of City |
| Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce | $60 | Sep 15, 2023 | ticket for State of City |
| California Environmental Voters | $48.98 | Aug 30, 2023 | food and beverage |
| Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles | $47.5 | Feb 10, 2023 | food and beverage |
| South Bay Association of Realtors | $28.48 | Dec 4, 2023 | food and beverage |
| Mattel | $5.39 | Nov 29, 2023 | coffee and cookies |
Gifts
Legislators are not allowed to accept gifts of more than $10 per month from registered lobbyists. Gifts from any other single source are limited to $590 in a calendar year.
Gift Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 8th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Asian American Architects/Engineers Association | $590 | Oct 3, 2024 | (1) event ticket *see notes* |
| Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles | $489.18 | Sep 12, 2024 | (3) dinners |
| California Faculty Association | $354.1 | Apr 29, 2024 | food and beverage |
| University of California | $231.04 | Nov 30, 2024 | (2) UCLA football tickets |
| California Competes | $229 | Aug 14, 2024 | food and beverage |
| City of Rolling Hills Estates | $195 | Jan 8, 2024 | food and beverage |
| Korean American Bar Association (KABA) | $175 | Apr 25, 2024 | (1) ticket for banquet |
| Japan Business Association of Southern California | $167.86 | Feb 9, 2024 | food and beverage |
| Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability | $167.24 | Aug 13, 2024 | food and beverage |
| California Democratic Party | $164.54 | Nov 7, 2024 | food and beverage food and beverage |
| Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California | $155.43 | May 14, 2024 | food and beverage |
| Consulate General of Japan, San Francisco | $143.83 | Jan 11, 2024 | food and beverage |
| The Japanese Prefectural Association of SoCal | $140 | Jun 30, 2024 | (2) event tickets |
| The Japanese Prefectural Association of SoCal | $140 | Feb 11, 2024 | (2) event tickets |
| Consulate General of Japan, San Francisco | $133.8 | Jun 24, 2024 | food and beverage |
| SEIU Local 99 | $125 | Dec 21, 2024 | food and beverage |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | $120 | Nov 1, 2024 | (1) ticket and parking for World Series celebration |
| NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association | $119.05 | Apr 9, 2024 | food and beverage |
| NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association | $110.37 | Aug 13, 2024 | food and beverage |
| Okinawa Association of America, Inc. | $110 | Jan 21, 2024 | (2) tickets for New Year party |
| University of California | $105 | Mar 10, 2024 | food and beverage |
| Rick Zbur for Assembly 2024 | $100.47 | Aug 27, 2024 | food and beverage |
| Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Los Angeles | $100.08 | Mar 15, 2024 | food and beverage |
| API Legislative Foundation | $91.89 | May 25, 2024 | (3) food and beverage |
| Rivas for Assembly 2024 | $87.12 | Jan 3, 2024 | personalized mug food and beverage |
| California Cattlemen's Association | $86 | Mar 13, 2024 | breakfast and hat |
| Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce | $78 | Sep 13, 2024 | ticket for State of the City |
| California Legislative Jewish Caucus Foundation | $77.39 | Sep 20, 2024 | Shabbat Dinner |
| The Bolt | $75 | Jul 24, 2024 | (1) ticket, food & beverage |
| University of California | $75 | Nov 16, 2024 | gym bag *see note* |
| Early Edge California | $73.8 | Mar 19, 2024 | food and beverage |
| California Democratic Party | $70.74 | Mar 19, 2024 | food and beverage |
| California Democratic Party | $66.55 | Jan 17, 2024 | food and beverage |
| University of California | $66 | May 19, 2024 | (3) UCLA softball tickets |
| California Democratic Party | $65 | Jan 25, 2024 | food and beverage |
| William Morris Endeavor | $64.49 | Sep 20, 2024 | Shabbat Dinner |
| Mutual Trading Co., Inc. | $60 | Jun 20, 2024 | beverage |
| API Legislative Foundation | $60 | Aug 26, 2024 | plant food and beverage |
| API Legislative Foundation | $60 | Dec 2, 2024 | food and beverage |
| South Bay Association of Realtors | $60 | May 1, 2024 | food and beverage |
| Torrance Council PTA | $60 | Mar 22, 2024 | (1) event ticket |
| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $50 | Apr 8, 2024 | food and beverage |
| South Bay Association of Realtors | $49.13 | Jan 29, 2024 | food and beverage |
| University of California | $49.13 | Jan 29, 2024 | food and beverage |
| California Environmental Voters | $33.43 | May 15, 2024 | food and beverage |
| California Environmental Voters | $30.36 | Aug 21, 2024 | food and beverage |
| California Environmental Voters | $30.26 | Feb 21, 2024 | food and beverage |
| Consulate General of Japan, San Francisco | $30 | May 8, 2024 | food and beverage |
| Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles | $30 | May 8, 2024 | food and beverage |
| California Democratic Party | $27.03 | Jan 16, 2024 | food and beverage |
| API Legislative Foundation | $25 | Jan 30, 2024 | fruit |
| Rivas for Assembly 2024 | $19.75 | Jan 17, 2024 | personalized mug |
| API Legislative Foundation | $13.14 | Feb 12, 2024 | plant |
| API Legislative Foundation | $2.88 | Mar 23, 2024 | flowers |
Gifts
Legislators are not allowed to accept gifts of more than $10 per month from registered lobbyists. Gifts from any other single source are limited to $590 in a calendar year.
Gift Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 2nd highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Climate Action Reserve | $2,769.22 | Nov 4, 2021 | |
| Climate Registry | $2,769.22 | Nov 4, 2021 | |
| Mendocino Redwood Company LLC | $490 | Aug 19, 2021 | |
| California School Board Association | $355.65 | Dec 2, 2021 | |
| Los Angeles World Airport | $240 | Jan 1, 2021 | |
| Principle Power | $159.65 | Nov 10, 2021 | |
| Ocean Winds North America • | $159.65 | Nov 10, 2021 | |
| Aker Offshore Wind USA | $159.65 | Nov 10, 2021 | |
| Marie Liu | $129.43 | Nov 4, 2021 | |
| Juan Torres | $111.25 | Nov 4, 2021 | |
| Rendon for Assembly 2020 | $19.48 | Nov 4, 2021 |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to California. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 13th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| CFEE* | $15,922.03 | Nov 11, 2022 | |
| California Environmental Voters Education Fund | $1,591.11 | May 5, 2022 | |
| Energy Foundation | $894.81 | Jul 27, 2022 | |
| CFEE* | $769.11 | Mar 3, 2022 | |
| Los Angeles World Airport | $240 | Jan 1, 2022 | |
| California Retailers Association | $182.11 | Oct 3, 2022 |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to California. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 21st highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| California Environmental Voters | $738.08 | Apr 27, 2023 | travel related participating in climate summit |
| Los Angeles World Airport | $270 | Jan 1, 2023 | Airport Authority parking and transportation for legislative travel |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to California. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 39th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Jewish Community Relations Council | $7,904 | Feb 13, 2024 | Israel: travel, hotel, food /beverage related to participating in Educational Delegation to Isrlare |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles | $7,904 | Feb 13, 2024 | Israel: travel, hotel, food /beverage related to participating in Educational Delegation to Isrlarel |
| The Hunt Institute | $3,262.76 | Dec 11, 2024 | Washington, DC: travel, hotel, food /beverage related to participating in Leadereship Fellows Program. |
| ExcelinEd | $1,273.84 | Nov 13, 2024 | Oklahoma City, OK: food and beverage, related expenses to participation in Educational Conference |
| California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy | $1,002.42 | Feb 8, 2024 | Napa, CA: hotel, food and beverage related to participation in Energy Summit |
| Los Angeles World Airport | $360 | Jan 1, 2024 | Sacramento, CA: parking and transportation for legislative travel |
Sponsored Travel
Legislators are allowed to have their expenses paid for domestic and international travel that is related to their work including, for example, trips to conferences or to tour places facing issues similar to California. There is no limit on the amount of travel expenses a legislator can accept. The trips are often funded by companies or organizations with interest in state policy.
Travel Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 9th highest for the amount of sponsored travel received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| Aerovironment, Inc. | $10,000 | Feb 19, 2013 | AIAA Policy Symposium: Civilian Application of UAV's - Conference Sponsor |
| United Services Automobile Association (USAA) | $10,000 | Nov 1, 2013 | Donation to the 25th Anniversary of the Dedication of the California Vietnam Veterans Memorial |
| Global Energy & Technology, Inc. | $5,000 | Feb 26, 2013 | AIAA Policy Symposium: Civilian Application of UAV's - Conference Sponsor |
| Alcoa Fastening System | $5,000 | Mar 5, 2013 | AIAA Policy Symposium: Civilian Application of UAV's - Conference Sponsor |
| CA Business Roundtable | $5,000 | Mar 14, 2013 | AIAA Policy Symposium: Civilian Application of UAV's - Conference Sponsor |
| Jeff Gorell for Assembly 2012 | $5,000 | Mar 18, 2013 | AIAA Policy Symposium: Civilian Application of UAV's - Conference Sponsor |
| The Barona Band of Mission Indians | $5,000 | Sep 12, 2013 | 2013 Barona Education Grant |
| State Building & Construction Trades Council | $5,000 | Oct 29, 2013 | Donation to the 25th Anniversary of the Dedication of the California Vietnam Veterans Memorial |
| CA Correctional Peace Officers Assoc | $5,000 | Nov 12, 2013 | Donation to the 25th Anniversary of the Dedication of the California Vietnam Veterans Memorial |
| United Services Automobile Association (USAA) | $2,500 | Apr 19, 2013 | Donation to the 6th Annual Assembly Veterans Luncheon |
| United Services Automobile Association (USAA) | $2,400 | Jul 1, 2013 | Donation to the 6th Annual Assembly Veterans Luncheon |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 4th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| VSP Vision Care | $15,400 | Aug 10, 2019 | Provide eye exams at district health fair |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 28th highest for the amount of behests received.
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Giver
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Value
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Date
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Description
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| CA Metals Coalition | $5,000 | Dec 9, 2025 | Provided constituent services and pamphlets to members of the community toy drive event. |
Behests
These are unlimited payments made “at the behest” — or request — of a legislator to a third party. The behest might involve, for example, a legislator requesting a donation be made to a school district or a job fair. Behests must be reported if they exceed $5,000 from a single source in a year.
Behests Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 98th highest for the amount of behests received.
Featured Comments
Below are links to the video and transcript of recent, substantive comments by this legislator in committee hearings or floor sessions.
1MIN
AB 2440
Arts and Music in Schools—Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act: allowable uses: pooled...
11MIN
AB 1381
Education-related positions: previous employment disclosures: Commission on Teacher Credentialing: unprofessional conduct.
2MIN
AB 1381
Education-related positions: previous employment disclosures: Commission on Teacher Credentialing: unprofessional conduct.
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