Majority Leader Reyes Introduces Bill to Extend Worker Protections to All School Employees

Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes (D -San Bernardino) introduced AB 438 last week which would extend existing employee rights and protections to school custodians, bus drivers and other classified employees.

“Classified employees play an essential role on school campuses and in students’ lives. They are the backbone of the education environment as they transport students to and from school, prepare meals, clean classrooms and so much more. It is only fair that we make sure they are extended the same employee protections from layoffs as other school employees.” Majority Leader Reyes said in a statement.

AB 438 would ensure classified employees protections from layoffs. AB 438 would ensure worker protections for the most underpaid and diverse group of workers on school campus. The wellbeing of our schools depends on the wellbeing of all school employees.

Assemblywoman Eloise Gómez Reyes is the majority leader of the state legislature, representing District 47 which includes the cities of Fontana, Rialto, Colton, Grand Terrace, San Bernardino and the unincorporated areas.