Tag Archives: Governor Brown
SF Chronicle – Bill would allow veteran teachers to avoid state income taxes
The SF Chronicle reports on the Invest in Teachers Act, a “nationally unprecedented approach to boosting salaries amid a shortage in the field.”
The Christian Science Monitor – No taxes for teachers: California tries to hold on to good educators
The Christian Science Monitor reports on the Invest in Teachers Act, “an attempt to provide incentives for teachers to stay in the profession in a state troubled by a shortage of educators.”
The Signal SC – Senate bill would eliminate income tax for California teachers
The Santa Clara Singnal announces that, if passed, Senate Bill 807 would eliminate all state income tax for teachers who stay in the classroom for more than five years, as well as provide tax credits to cover training costs and teaching credentials for new teachers.
EdSource – Gov. Brown’s proposed budget lacks new funds to combat teacher shortage
EdSource reports on Governor Brown’s intent to use currently existing initiatives, instead of new funding, to combat California’s teacher shortage.
