Education-related positions: previous employment disclosures: Commission on Teacher Credentialing: unprofessional conduct.
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Overview
This bill aims to improve transparency regarding teacher misconduct and housing affordability in California’s education system. It requires the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to maintain a statewide data system that tracks reports of egregious misconduct by certificated employees. Furthermore, it mandates that school districts and other educational agencies check this system before hiring new teachers, providing them with information about any past misconduct reports. The bill also establishes the Educational Workforce Housing Revolving Loan Fund to support LEAs in developing affordable housing for educators, funded through the State Treasury and administered by the California School Finance Authority.
Key provisions
- Establishes a statewide data system within the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to track reports of egregious misconduct by certificated employees.
- Requires school districts and other educational agencies to check the data system before hiring certificated teachers.
- Mandates the disclosure of past misconduct reports to prospective employers.
- Creates the Educational Workforce Housing Revolving Loan Fund to support LEAs in developing affordable housing for educators.
- Specifies loan terms, including no interest and basing amounts on average daily attendance.
- Designates a statewide educational nonprofit organization to assist LEAs with predevelopment activities.
- Establishes the Educational Workforce Housing Security Fund to cover loan defaults.
- Requires annual reporting on fund conditions to the Department of Finance and the Legislative Analyst’s Office.
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