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Board endorses bills to advance educator workforce housing
Summary
Trustee Van Allen introduced and the board unanimously supported two state bills (AB1021 and AB1381) aimed at expanding educator workforce housing, authorizing the superintendent to adjust the endorsement if the legislation changes.
The board voted unanimously to endorse two state bills—AB1021 and AB1381—intended to support educator workforce housing, including use of district land and other measures to expand below-market housing for school staff.
Trustee Van Allen framed the measures as opportunities for districts with spare land to provide affordable housing for teachers and staff. He noted a clause authorizing the superintendent to withdraw or modify endorsement if legislation materially changes, a provision trustees and staff said would allow timely responses to bill amendments. Trustee Larson reported a Santa Cruz City Schools representative did not oppose the bill but thought it did not go far enough for his district’s needs. After questions about how mid-course changes to bills would be communicated, the board approved the resolution.
