CCTC Composition (Calderon)
AB 2541
Would convert the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing into a more independent standards board by increasing its teacher membership and by requiring a majority of its members to be classroom teachers.
Status : Died in Assembly Education
Teacher Recruitment (Solis)
SB 1976
Would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to the findings and declarations section of the existing California School Paraprofessional Teacher Training Program.
Status : Died in Senate Education
Credential Renewal
Would mandate that teaching credentials issued by the CCTC be renewed from the credential's expiration date and not the date of receipt.
Status : Could be resolved through CCTC regulatory process
Loan Forgiveness (Zettel)
AB 2563
Would create a loan forgiveness program of $8,000 per year for economically disadvantaged college students who teach up to five years in subject matter shortage areas in a school within the first two API deciles. (Amended 5/2)
Status : Failed passage; issue was addressed as part of SB 1666 (Alarcon) and signed into law
Counselors
Would require districts to provide counseling by certificated personnel to students who are struggling with their gender/sexual orientation, family relationships, crises and violence prevention.
Status : Being resolved through CCTC regulations
Group Home Requirements (Shelley)
AB 2012
Would increase education support services and funding for foster youth through county offices of education. (Amended 8/25)
Status : Vetoed by Governor
Crime Reporting (Vincent)
AB 661
Would change Ed. Code Section 49079 to require that school officials or designees send written notice directly to teachers about violent crimes committed by students off-campus. (Amended 7/6/99)
Status : Failed passage
Community Compensation (Cordoza)
AB 383
Would provide for a uniform salary schedule for community colleges within a district. (Amended 8/29)
Status : Vetoed by Governor
Right of retention (Wildman)
AB 2434
Would require community college districts to give qualified part-time faculty a preferred right of retention under specified conditions. (Amended 8/25)
Status : Failed passage
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