We are sorry to share that AB 2768 was held in suspense and will not be moving forward in this session. We are disappointed by this, especially since it had received unanimous support up to this point. We knew we had a couple of hurdles but had felt we could get it to the Governor’s desk. As is with legislative progress, these things sometimes happen.
Currently, teachers working at nonpublic schools who have received Golden State Grant funds to kickstart their teaching careers are being unfairly excluded from qualifying as a year of service under the Golden State Grants. These dedicated educators serve public school students under contracts with Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), playing a vital role in helping LEAs fulfill their federal mandate under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
The shortage of special education teachers has reached crisis levels within our public school system, exacerbating the challenges of meeting the complex needs of students with disabilities. The demand for qualified special education teachers has never been greater. While California continues to see a steady rise in special education enrollment, there's a worrying decline in the number of available teachers.
AB2768 stands as a beacon of recognition for those who tirelessly support our most complex and often vulnerable students within both our communities and public schools. As this crucial bill now heads to the Senate for approval, we urge everyone to join us in showing their support for AB2768.
We will continue to work towards solutions to our teacher shortage, and we believe the addition of NPS staff to receive Golden State Grant funds to kickstart their teaching careers.
The shortage of special education teachers has reached crisis levels within our public school system, exacerbating the challenges of meeting the complex needs of students with disabilities.
The legislative office of Assemblymember Marc Berman (California State Assembly | District 23) was an incredible partner and advocate during this entire legislative cycle. In their note to us, they both expressed their disappointment, and told us to continue the push, as “good legislation sometimes takes time”. We’ll be meeting with his office to discuss potential next steps. We still have hope to reintroduce this bill next cycle.
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