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Administration proposes $250 million for teacher residencies; LAO and agencies say residencies boost retention but rural uptake is a challenge
Summary
The governor proposed $250 million in one-time Proposition 98 funds to continue and expand educator residencies through 2029'30; testimony said residencies improve preparation and retention but require capacity building and technical assistance for rural districts.
The Department of Finance told the subcommittee the governor's January budget includes a $250 million one'time Proposition 98 proposal to continue and expand teacher and school-counselor residency grants through the 2029'30 fiscal year. Finance described residencies as "high quality, clinically rich preparation" that produce higher completion and retention rates and a more diverse candidate pool.
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