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Stakeholders urge Legislature to restore Golden State Teacher Grant funding after administration proposes small reappropriation
Summary
Student Aid Commission and advocates said a proposed $14.4 million reappropriation from unspent one'time funds will only partially sustain the Golden State Teacher Grant; they urged a $100 million restoration to preserve awards, maintain access for low'income candidates and sustain retention in priority schools.
Advocates, program administrators and recipients urged the Assembly subcommittee to restore funding for the Golden State Teacher Grant (GSTG) after the governor's January budget proposed a $14.4 million reappropriation intended to cover awards for about 1,450 students in 2026'27.
A Student Aid Commission representative told the subcommittee the GSTG has supported more than 28,000 aspiring teachers and pupil-personnel services candidates since its launch and "the GTSG is a key teacher incentive and…
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