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Q&A: Meet Al Muratsuchi, candidate for California state superintendent of public instruction
IN THE NEWS
May 7, 2026
San Diego Union-Tribune
"As a state legislator, I have led the fight to increase funding for our schools, and for major statewide education initiatives like the Local Control Funding Formula, transitional kindergarten, afterschool and summer school programs, community schools, universal school meals and youth mental health services. I have authored 23 education laws, including Proposition 2, the $10 billion statewide school bond measure; AB 49, to keep ICE out of California’s schools; and AB 1454, to promote the science of reading."
Recommendations for CA Statewide Offices
IN THE NEWS
May 6, 2026
Bay Area Reporter
He noted that as state superintendent, he will continue to advance policies that strengthen nondiscrimination laws, expand access to inclusive healthcare, and protect LGBTQ+ Californians from harassment and violence... We think Muratsuchi will be an effective state superintendent and we endorse him in the race.
CA Superintendent of Public Instruction Voter Guide
IN THE NEWS
May 6, 2026
LAist
"Muratsuchi is an Assemblymember from Los Angeles’ South Bay area and a former chair of the Assembly Education Committee. With former state Sen. Joshua Newman, he co-authored Prop. 2, the successful $10 billion school facilities bond. He also serves as an adjunct government professor at El Camino College, and previously worked as a deputy attorney general with the state Department of Justice."
Al Muratsuchi, California SPI candidate, 2026 primary voter guide
IN THE NEWS
May 5, 2026
Los Angeles Daily News
"As a California Assemblymember, I wrote the first law in California history, Assembly Bill 272 in 2019, for school districts to ban or restrict cell phone use at schools to support student success and mental health. Since then, the research has been growing and clear: excessive screen time undermines student cognitive development and attention spans, as well as social and emotional well-being."
PBS: Meet the candidates for Superintendent of Public Instruction
IN THE NEWS
May 4, 2026
PBS
Muratsuchi is an assemblymember from Los Angeles’ South Bay area and a former chair of the Assembly Education Committee. With former state Sen. Joshua Newman, he co-authored Prop. 2, the successful $10 billion school facilities bond. He also serves as an adjunct government professor at El Camino College, and previously worked as a deputy attorney general with the state Department of Justice.
Your guide to the California state schools superintendent race
IN THE NEWS
May 1, 2026
Los Angeles Times
“I am the only candidate running for State Superintendent of Public Instruction with the combined experience of statewide education policy leadership, ... local school district governance as a former Torrance Unified School District board trustee, and classroom educator,” Muratsuchi said, adding that he authored 23 education-related bills that were signed into law.
School administrators endorse Muratsuchi for state superintendent
IN THE NEWS
April 6, 2026
EdSource
“Mr. Muratsuchi has been an advocate for California public schools and the students we serve,” said Daryl Camp, ACSA president and superintendent of the San Lorenzo Unified School District. “Based on our long-standing work with him, we believe he is the best candidate to advance positive outcomes for students statewide.”
Gov. Newsom signs ‘Safe Schools Act’ taking unprecedented action against ICE in schools
IN THE NEWS
September 23, 2025
Mercury News
“Students can’t learn if they are in fear of being torn apart from their families. This legislation is about making sure our schools remain safe spaces where every child—regardless of immigration status—can focus on learning and thrive without fear of immigration enforcement actions on campus.”
Newsom Signs Muratsuchi’s California Safe Haven Schools Act
IN THE NEWS
September 26, 2025
Rafu Shimpo
Said Muratsuchi.,“Students cannot learn or thrive if they live in fear of deportation or family separation. I want all of our students — but especially our immigrant students — to hear this message: you have a right to an education, and California will always stand with you.”
California bill requiring schools to limit student cellphone use awaits governor’s signature
IN THE NEWS
August 29, 2024
Mercury News
"California would become the sixth state to require public schools to restrict or ban student smartphone use on school grounds under legislation."
California bill seeking to raise teacher pay 50% by 2030 proposed by South Bay Assemblyman
IN THE NEWS
April 26, 2023
ABC
"A California assemblyman who represents the South Bay is proposing a bill that would give teachers a 50% raise by 2030."
Governor Newsom signs legislation to limit the use of smartphones during school hours
IN THE NEWS
September 23, 2024
N/A
"Governor Gavin Newsom today signed Assembly Bill 3216, the Phone-Free School Act, to require every school district, charter school and county office of education to adopt a policy limiting or prohibiting the use of smartphones by July 1, 2026."
Key California legislator proposes raising teacher pay by 50% over 7 years, paid for by state funding
IN THE NEWS
April 19, 2023
EdSource
"Al Muratsuchi, the new chairman of the Assembly Education Committee, is seeking to raise pay statewide for teachers and other school workers by 50% over the next seven years. To pay for it, he’s proposing to increase base funding under the Local Control Funding Formula, also by 50%, in legislation he introduced last week."
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi launches campaign for state superintendent
IN THE NEWS
February 19, 2025
EdSource
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi launched his 2026 campaign for California’s top elected education official this week.
The Los Angeles Democrat said he’s running for state superintendent of public instruction to defend public school students from the Trump administration’s attacks on public education.
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, facing term limits, eyes state schools chief post
IN THE NEWS
February 19, 2025
Los Angeles Daily News
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, who chairs the Assembly Education Committee, is first out of the gate to declare his candidacy for state superintendent of public instruction in next year’s election.
Muratsuchi, who got his start in politics years ago as a school board member in Torrance, said he’s been an advocate for public schools for over two decades and wants to continue to fight for public education...
FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: AL IN — Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi is running for state superintendent of public instruction
IN THE NEWS
February 18, 2025
Politico
“I would see my No. 1 job as state superintendent as to seize the bully pulpit to champion our public schools statewide, whether that’s constantly fighting to increase education funding, or to provide those wraparound support services to meet the needs of the whole child,” Muratsuchi said...
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