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May Revision proposes $100M student-teacher stipends, $200M literacy PD; LAO urges different targeting
Summary
The May Revision would retool a teacher loan-forgiveness idea into a $100 million one‑time stipend program for student teachers, add $200 million for literacy professional development and augment credentialing and facilities staffing; the LAO questioned targeting and effectiveness.
The subcommittee reviewed May Revision proposals intended to bolster the teacher pipeline and support school facilities and credentialing operations.
The administration proposes a $100 million one‑time Proposition 98 appropriation to provide $10,000 stipends to student-teachers who complete 500 hours of student teaching. The Department of Finance's trailer bill language would designate Kern County Superintendent of Schools as the administrative entity for the program; up to 2% of the appropriation may be used for administration and outreach, and Kern County would be required to report to the Legislature and the Department of Finance.
"The proposal provides $100,000,000 one time…
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