Establishes the underrepresented teachers of tomorrow teacher recruitment and retention program
Summary
Establishes the underrepresented teachers of tomorrow teacher recruitment and retention program to attract and retain underrepresented certified teachers in schools which have an underrepresentation of underrepresented certified teachers; provides for grants and procedures for applying for such grants and eligibility requirements for fund distribution.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jun 3, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Feb 12, 2025
How they voted
53–6
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 63
Feb 12, 2025
D
Democratic41
92% Yea
R
Republican22
68% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
2
Committee
6
Jun 3, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
Jun 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
May 28, 2026
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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