ACR 79 Summary

• Recognizes approximately 250,000 noncertified classified school employees in California's public schools and community colleges who perform essential services including security, food services, maintenance, transportation, and academic assistance.

• Acknowledges that classified school employees are typically hourly workers not paid over 12 months, creating financial hardship during breaks between academic years.

• States that classified school employees face distinctive eligibility requirements for unemployment benefits that are not applied to similar seasonal or temporary employees in other industries.

• Resolves that the Legislature recognizes classified school employees deserve fair and consistent working conditions, including access to unemployment benefits.

• Directs the Chief Clerk of the Assembly to transmit copies of the resolution to the Employment Development Department and the author for distribution.