Teachers: exchange programs: local educational agencies.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies California’s teacher exchange program with other countries, primarily Mexico and Spain. It removes the requirement for the State Board of Education to create regulations and administer the program, and expands the eligible institutions to include county offices of education and charter schools. The program now allows for exchanges of up to one year, and requires visa sponsors to be designated by the U.S. Department of State to facilitate cultural exchange and bilingual education opportunities.
Key provisions
- Removes the requirement for the State Board of Education to adopt regulations.
- Expands eligible institutions to include county offices of education and charter schools.
- Allows exchanges with Mexico and Spain.
- Eliminates the one-year time limit on exchanges.
- Requires visa sponsors designated by the U.S. Department of State to facilitate exchanges.
- Authorizes J-1 visa sponsors to sponsor teachers from Mexico and Spain.
- Promotes cultural exchange and bilingual education.
- Supports diverse language learning opportunities.
Who is affected
- California school districts
- County offices of education
- Charter schools
- Teachers in California
- Teachers in Mexico and Spain
Notable changes
- Eliminates the need for the State Board of Education to create and manage regulations.
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