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Budget proposal would add $100 million to sustain National Board certification incentive program
Summary
The governor proposed $100 million in one-time Prop. 98 funding to continue the state's National Board Certified Teacher subsidy and incentive; proponents pointed to research showing benefits to student outcomes and teacher retention while the LAO urged waiting for additional outcome data.
Sacramento — The governor’s January budget would allocate $100 million in Proposition 98 funding to extend California’s National Board Certified Teacher subsidy and incentive program, which aims to increase the number of board-certified teachers in high-priority schools.
Department of Finance testimony described a three-part design: a subsidy to help candidates pursue certification, funding to assist with the cost of candidacy, and an incentive payment to teachers who earn certification and serve in priority schools. The Department summarized research showing nationally board-certified teachers have lower turnover and positive student impacts, and said California currently ranks third in the nation for new…
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