PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE
Torlakson
sb 461
Would create a catastrophic insurance plan for prescription drugs for STRS retirees. (Spot bill)
Senate Appropriations
SCHOOLS OF GREATEST NEED
Vincent
SB 555*
CTA spot bill (placeholder) for legislation dealing with "schools of greatest need."
Two-year bill; sent to Senate Rules
DUE PROCESS
Romero
SB 1199
Would guarantee due process for probationary community college faculty. (Amended 4/17)
Two-year bill
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FUNDING
Polanco
SJR
Would increase the funding of California community colleges to at least the national average per full-time equivalent student (FTES).
Sent to Senate Rules
SERVICE-BASED RETIREMENT
Havice
AB 135
Would extend to all STRS members the highest year compensation provisions in last year's AB 821 and the retirement reciprocity in last year's SB 1694; would increase purchasing power protection from 75 percent to 80 percent. (Amended 5/31)
Sent to Assembly floor
COUNTY OFFICE EMPLOYEE STATUS
Cohn
AB 165
Would amend the Education Code to provide permanent status to non-supervisory, non- management certificated support staff in teaching positions and in support staff positions (i.e., nurses, counselors, social workers, psychologists and others) at county offices of education. Would provide retroactive protection for certificated support personnel who have already completed two full years of employment. (Amended 5/2)
Held in Assembly Appropriations suspense file
DRIVER INSTRUCTION
Lowenthal/Karnette
AB 204
Would fully fund the re-establishment of a unit for driver instruction in the California Department of Education to reimburse districts from the state's Driver Training Penalty Assessment Fund for the cost of running driver training programs.
Held in Assembly Appropriations suspense file
CREDENTIAL RENEWAL FEES
Pavley
AB 272
Would allow senior teachers to earn a new permanent multiple- or single-subject teaching credential after meeting specified requirements: Serve for at least 10 years in California public schools, complete 300 hours of professional growth and two credential renewals, and meet one of the following: earn national board certification; complete an advanced degree; or compile a portfolio demonstrating pedagogical skills. (Amended 5/31)
Sent to Assembly floor
PART-TIME FACULTY
Correa
AB 726
Would reallocate unspent Cal Grant funds to Student Aid Commission. (Amended 5/1)
Held in Assembly Appropriations suspense file
TEACHER PRE-EDUCATION
Pacheco (Bob)
AB 1241
Would establish a pre-education program for community college students wishing to become teachers. (Amended 5/31)
Sent to Assembly floor
TEACHER CANDIDATE PROTECTIONS
Goldberg
AB 1307
Would ensure that candidates for a teacher credential are not be subjected to changes in requirements or assessments following their entrance into a credential program. (Amended 4/30)
Sent to Assembly floor
PRIMARY LANGUAGE RECRUITMENT
McLeod
AB 1499
Would expand recruitment incentives for teachers who provide services to students in their primary language. (Amended 5/31)
Sent to Assembly floor
