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Governor proposes $50 million to extend Golden State Teacher Grant as demand outpaces funds
Summary
The governor’s January budget would add $50 million in one-time general fund to keep the Golden State Teacher Grant operating for an additional year; Student Aid Commission reports strong demand and says earlier cohorts may take time to show long-term outcomes.
Sacramento — The governor’s January budget includes a one-time $50 million general fund proposal to extend the Golden State Teacher Grant, a scholarship program that has paid aspiring teachers up to $10,000 in recent years and contributed to rising application demand.
The Department of Finance told the Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 that the original $500 million allocation for the program (enacted in 2021) is expected to be fully encumbered by the end of the current fiscal year. The proposed $50 million would extend the program for a sixth year and allow the Student Aid Commission to make additional awards to credential candidates.
Why it matters: The Student Aid Commission has reported high demand for the program and said discontinuing funds while awareness is still growing would harm momentum and candidates’ ability to complete…
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