Tag Archives: Income Tax


An investment in teacher training would pay off for California: Guest commentary

EdVoice CEO, Bill Lucia, provides an op-ed on SB 807

Press Release – In Unanimous Vote, CA Senate Committee Passes Legislation to Invest in Teachers

In Unanimous Vote, CA Senate Committee Passes Legislation to Invest in Teachers EdVoice-Led Coalition Commends Legislators for Supporting SB 807 SACRAMENTO – EdVoice today commended all the members of the California Senate Governance and Finance Committee for passing SB 807, the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act of 2017. The bill passed the committee with a […]

Moorpark Acorn – Likes Senator’s Proposal

A letter to the Moorpark Acorn by parent Sean Cooper about his support for SB 807.

Press Release – EdVoice Responds to New State Commission Report on Teacher Shortage

The new report officially confirms the shortage is real and growing, and comes as EdVoice announces a coalition of 10 school and student advocacy organizations now in support of Senate Bill (SB) 807, a proposed solution to the state’s teacher shortage.

Press Release – New CA Poll Finds Strong Support for “Invest in Teachers” Act

By a more than 3 to 1 margin, a new statewide public opinion survey of California voters released today finds strong support for the Invest in Teachers Act, also known as Senate Bill 807, the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act of 2017.

Bakersfield Now – Proposed bill would exempt California teachers from state income tax

Bakersfeild Now Online analyzes how California public school teachers will see more of their paycheck if Senate Bill 807 passes. They state that, if this measure is approved, California would become the first state in the nation that excludes teaching income from state income taxes.