California 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 578 — Teachers: The California STEM Teaching Pathway Act of 2019.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

(1) Existing law establishes a system of public elementary and secondary schools in this state, and authorizes local educational agencies throughout the state to operate schools and provide instruction to pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive. Existing law establishes the State Department of Education under the administration of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The department has numerous duties relating to the governance and funding of public elementary and secondary education in this state. This bill would establish the California STEM Teaching Pathway for purposes of recruiting, preparing, supporting, and retaining qualified science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professionals, including military veterans, as mathematics, science, engineering, and computer science teachers in California. The bill would authorize various activities as part of the California STEM Teaching Pathway, including developing and distributing statewide recruitment materials encouraging interested STEM professionals to pursue teaching careers in mathematics, science, engineering, and computer science, and providing information to STEM professionals and current teachers regarding the requirements for obtaining a teaching credential in mathematics, science, engineering, and computer science and how to complete those steps, applying to teacher preparation programs, and accessing financial aid. The bill would also require the State Department of Education to submit a report, including specified data relating to the program, to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature and the Governor by May 1 of each year, beginning with the first May 1 after an award under this program is granted. (2) This bill would appropriate $27,000,000, as scheduled, from the General Fund to the State Department of Education on a one-time basis for the 2019–20 fiscal year for purposes of the bill, to be allocated as a one-time grant to partnerships, including local educational agencies, charter schools, or county offices of education, in conjunction with institutions of higher education with a teacher preparation program, as specified. The bill would specify that these funds would be used to establish the California STEM Teaching Pathway.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Held under submission.

  4. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

  5. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  6. Read second time and amended.

  7. From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 24).

  8. Re-referred to Com. on ED.

  9. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on ED. Read second time and amended.

  10. Re-referred to Com. on ED.

  11. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on ED. Read second time and amended.

  12. Referred to Com. on ED.

  13. From printer. May be heard in committee March 17.

  14. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Mullin · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Mullin

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 578 do?
(1) Existing law establishes a system of public elementary and secondary schools in this state, and authorizes local educational agencies throughout the state to operate schools and provide instruction to pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive. Existing law establishes the State Department of Education under the administration of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The department has numerous duties relating to the governance and funding of public elementary and secondary education in this state. This bill would establish the California STEM Teaching Pathway for purposes of recruiting, preparing, supporting, and retaining qualified science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professionals, including military veterans, as mathematics, science, engineering, and computer science teachers in California. The bill would authorize various activities as part of the California STEM Teaching Pathway, including developing and distributing statewide recruitment materials encouraging interested STEM professionals to pursue teaching careers in mathematics, science, engineering, and computer science, and providing information to STEM professionals and current teachers regarding the requirements for obtaining a teaching credential in mathematics, science, engineering, and computer science and how to complete those steps, applying to teacher preparation programs, and accessing financial aid. The bill would also require the State Department of Education to submit a report, including specified data relating to the program, to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature and the Governor by May 1 of each year, beginning with the first May 1 after an award under this program is granted. (2) This bill would appropriate $27,000,000, as scheduled, from the General Fund to the State Department of Education on a one-time basis for the 2019–20 fiscal year for purposes of the bill, to be allocated as a one-time grant to partnerships, including local educational agencies, charter schools, or county offices of education, in conjunction with institutions of higher education with a teacher preparation program, as specified. The bill would specify that these funds would be used to establish the California STEM Teaching Pathway.
Who sponsors AB 578?
AB 578 is sponsored by Mullin.
What is the current status of AB 578?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 578?
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