Thurmond vs. Legislative Push for Fiscal Oversight Change | Sacramento News

Sacramento News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 2m

California’s education leaders are locked in a heated debate over how to handle struggling school districts — especially Sacramento City Unified, which is drowning in a budget crisis. State Superintendent Tony Thurmond is resisting a legislative proposal that would require approval from the State Board of Education before he can intervene financially, calling it unnecessary and rushed. Critics, including county superintendents and the district itself, argue the change adds needed checks and balances, letting local officials guide fiscal decisions. But Thurmond insists the current system works…