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May Revision adds one‑time loans/stipend changes and Golden State Teacher funds; LAO and advocates debate targeting and effectiveness
Summary
The May Revision converts a loan‑repayment concept into a $100 million one‑time student‑teacher stipend program administered by Kern County and adds one‑time funds to the Golden State Teacher Grant; the LAO recommended rejecting the stipend/loan approach because it is not targeted to shortage areas and lacks solid evidence of effectiveness, while
The May Revision retooled a previously proposed teacher loan repayment program into a $100,000,000 one‑time student‑teacher stipend program. Under the proposal, Kern County Superintendent of Schools would serve as the administrative entity and distribute $10,000 stipends to eligible candidates who complete 500 hours of student teaching; up to 2% of the appropriation may be reserved for administration and outreach.
Department of Finance staff said eligible candidates include those enrolled in programs for preliminary multiple or single subject credentials, education specialist credentials and certain early childhood credentials. Kern County would collect participant information and submit reports to the Legislature and…
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