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May Revision funds teacher pipeline, literacy and facilities priorities; LAO and CDE offer competing recommendations
Summary
The Budget Subcommittee considered May Revision proposals for teacher recruitment and literacy, including a $100 million one‑time student‑teacher stipend program and $200 million one‑time for literacy professional development, while the LAO urged more targeted approaches.
The Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Education reviewed a set of May Revision proposals aimed at the teacher pipeline, literacy professional development and school facilities funding.
Student teacher stipends
Jody Lieberman, Department of Finance, described a new proposal that replaces a loan‑repayment idea with a stipend program. The May Revision would provide $100 million one‑time Proposition 98 general fund to Kern County Superintendent of Schools to administer a stipend program that pays $10,000 to eligible student‑teachers who complete at least 500 hours of student teaching. The proposal allows Kern County to reserve up to 2% of the appropriation for administration and requires annual reporting to the Legislature and Department of Finance.
Literacy and coaching investments
The May Revision proposes $200 million one‑time for evidence‑based professional learning aligned with the English language arts and English language development…
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