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• She's a teacher at one of the early childhood centers there in Milan.
• And so I miss Representative Alcon, my good friend, my good neighbor, my good mentor.
• disparage the individuals working in those industries because I think we have really incredible teachers

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• from 2012 to 2024, I was very active in disability policy in Massachusetts, and Charlie was a major mentor
• from 2012 to 2024, I was very active in disability policy in Massachusetts, and Charlie was a major mentor
• as executive director, having taken over for John Winsky, who of course many of you knew, another mentor
• as executive director, having taken over for John Winsky, who of course many of you knew, another mentor
• And I had been involved pre-COVID and indeed... ...another mentor of mine, and I had been involved pre-COVID

Keywords: 1212, all

Summary: The Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities’ Long-Term Services and Supports and Health Equity Subcommittee met and heard a presentation from Colin Killick of the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network on disability discrimination in crisis standards of care during COVID-19. He described how Massachusetts and other states initially used rationing criteria that prioritized short-term or long-term survival in ways that disadvantaged disabled people, older adults, and people with certain chronic conditions, and he discussed related issues such as QALYs, DNR pressure, and inequities in vaccine prioritization. He also noted that disability rights advocates, legal groups, and allies used litigation, media outreach, and public pressure to force revisions to the standards, and that Massachusetts ultimately adopted more protective third-round standards that limited the use of life-expectancy judgments and banned QALYs in those decisions. Members asked why the disability health care discrimination bill has not passed despite being reintroduced over multiple sessions. Killick said the main obstacle now appears to be lack of legislative prioritization rather than active opposition, after earlier concerns about QALYs were resolved through compromise. He identified the bill as S. 869, an act relative to preventing discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care, and said it had been favorably reported out of the Health Care Financing Committee. Members thanked him for the presentation and for his work during the pandemic. The meeting then moved to roll call, approved the minutes by motion and second, and adjourned after noting the next meeting date as August 31st.

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• For me, he was a brother, a trusted friend, and a mentor, who was not only ready to help people, but
• Love to somebody who had become a mentor. In my life. I really struggled, like.
• that I did and learn from him, and he will truly be missed, not just as a statesman, not just as a mentor
• Sylvester Turner was a true mentor. He was the epitome of a statesman.
• He, I considered him a great mentor. We were fraternity brothers.

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• And to quote a mentor I had here who was a senior when I came in, or I guess, was a junior, When I came
• I thank my political mentors, the late Congressman Harold Volkmer and the late Levi R.
• Mike dedicates his time to community service as a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters, a torchlighter
• Louis Retirement Teachers section. That also deals with the Board of Trustees.

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the prior day by a vote of 118-1. The bulk of the meeting consisted of lengthy points of personal privilege, including farewell remarks from several outgoing members who thanked family, staff, colleagues, and constituents, reflected on their service, and spoke about issues such as law enforcement, veterans, rural schools, unborn life, kindness, and the influence of money and lobbyists in the legislative process. The chamber also recognized several special guests, including schoolchildren, interns, a law school graduate, family members, and a former representative. The House then took up committee reports and several bills. It granted further conference on Senate Bill 1020. Senate Bill 1019, dealing with hospital finance and related health-care provisions, was amended and passed 110-31 after debate over an amendment on prior authorization reform, physician licensure, telehealth, workplace violence language, and Lyme disease fixes. Senate Bill 1572, a pensions measure affecting MOSERS, EMPERS, the St. Louis police retirement system, and Kansas City police retirement timing, was amended on several technical and policy points and passed 129-14 after discussion of overpayment recoupment rules and retirement system compliance concerns. The House also passed House Committee Substitute for Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 1196, which removed the sunset from the workforce diploma program, expanded Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grants, added workforce Pell Grant language, and established a future higher-education funding model subject to later legislative approval. It passed 115-20-4, but the emergency clause failed 2-132-2 after the sponsor said it was included only to speed Pell Grant implementation and was being handled “tongue in cheek.” Finally, the House began consideration of House Bill 2508 with Senate amendments, an LLC-related bill addressing certificates of good standing, court dissolution of LLCs in limited cases, and a St. Louis County property-management affidavit requirement for unresolved ordinance violations.

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• And when I was a teacher, looking out for the well-being of my students and their future opportunities
• I also hear from other adults and kids, because I'm a mentor and I mentor a lot of women.
• determined, I stay prayed up, and every time I see another young girl that... ...I get a chance to mentor

Bills: SB30 , SB517 , SB1313 , SB1314 , SB1316 , SB1541 , SB1698 , SB1845 , SB1860 , SB2420 , SB2429 , SB 30

Committee: Senate State Affairs

Keywords: gambling, criminal offenses, penalties, defense, electronic devices, tobacco advertising, youth protection, public health, criminal offense, retailer regulation, e-cigarettes, nicotine products, health, public safety, regulation, advertising restrictions, health and safety, elections, election audit, county elections

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• I'd also like to acknowledge my family, friends, colleagues, and many of my mentors who are either here
• I want to thank the many mentors and leaders who have guided me throughout my career, as well as the
• But as we encourage and mentor these individuals to take advantage of the opportunities that we offer
• You look at my resume: EEO coordinator over a significant period of time, peer support, mentor.
• Their physical fitness journeys, with the goal that they become mentors to other staff there.

Committee: Senate Rules

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules first established quorum and took up several routine items, including two governor’s appointments to the Court Reporters Board, references of bills to committees, and floor acknowledgments. Heather Lynn Gonzalez’s appointment was approved 3-1, Allison Salton-Sall’s appointment was approved 4-0, and the other routine items were approved 4-0. The committee then heard testimony on two Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation appointments, Kathleen Ratliff and Joseph Tuggle, both associate directors in the Division of Adult Institutions. Senators focused heavily on the California model, staff safety, prison violence, sexual abuse prevention, retaliation concerns, and visitation. Ratliff and Tuggle said the California model is meant to balance rehabilitation with safety, that CDCR has improved communication and training, and that incidents such as the pepper-spray event at Central California Women’s Facility led to discipline, investigations, retraining, and policy review. They also described PREA reporting systems, anti-retaliation protections, statewide visiting meetings, and efforts to make visiting more family-centered and consistent. Public commenters largely supported both nominees, citing their work on rehabilitation, reentry, and sexual abuse response. The committee unanimously voted 4-0 to send both Ratliff and Tuggle to the Senate floor for confirmation. It then heard from Jason Johnson, nominated as CDCR Undersecretary of Operations. Senators questioned him about parole supervision, public safety, contraband, prison rape prevention, workplace culture, whistleblower retaliation, and repeated allegations in late-filed opposition letters. Johnson said parole risk is assessed through established scoring and supervision levels, that sex offenders are subject to GPS monitoring and treatment, and that operations use investigations, training, and collaboration with law enforcement to address contraband and misconduct. He emphasized rehabilitation, culture change, accountability, and his commitment to staff and public safety, while acknowledging criticism and the difficulty of leading a large institution. No vote on Johnson was taken in the portion provided.

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• I'd also like to acknowledge my family, friends, colleagues, and many of my mentors who are either here
• I want to thank the many mentors and leaders who have guided me throughout my career, as well as the
• But as we encourage and mentor these individuals to take advantage of the opportunities that we offer
• You look at my resume: EEO coordinator over a significant period of time, peer support, mentor.
• Their physical fitness journeys, with the goal that they become mentors to other staff there.

Committee: Senate Rules

Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules first handled several routine items, including governor’s appointments not required to appear, references to bills, and floor acknowledgments. The committee approved the appointments of Heather Lynn Gonzalez and Allison Salton-Sall to the Court Reporters Board, and then moved on to appointments required to appear from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). Kathleen Ratliff and Joseph Tuggle, both proposed associate directors in CDCR’s Division of Adult Institutions, testified about their backgrounds and emphasized staff safety, rehabilitation, trauma-informed practices, and the California model. Senators focused heavily on the rollout of the California model, the August 2024 use-of-force incident at Central California Women’s Facility, sexual abuse prevention, retaliation concerns, and prison visitation. Both nominees said the department had improved communication and training, had disciplined or removed staff in response to misconduct, and was working to strengthen PREA reporting, investigations, and family visiting consistency. Public testimony was strongly supportive, and the committee voted 4-0 to send both nominations to the Senate floor. The committee then heard from Jason Johnson, nominated as CDCR Undersecretary of Operations. Johnson framed his work around rehabilitation, public safety, and culture change, and addressed concerns raised in late opposition letters and a lawsuit alleging retaliation, hostile work environment, discrimination, and whistleblower issues. He said he could not discuss pending litigation in detail, but described his leadership as focused on accountability, professional standards, and improving relationships with staff and community partners. Senators questioned him about parole supervision, risk assessment, contraband interdiction, and the Prison Rape Elimination Act response; Johnson said adult parole uses risk-based supervision and GPS for registered sex offenders, operations is working with correctional safety and law enforcement on contraband and drone interdiction, and CDCR continues to expand reporting channels and training. The committee also discussed the importance of rehabilitation and reentry programs, with Johnson saying most people return to the community and that CDCR must prepare them for successful reintegration.

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• They look like a teacher. They look like a teacher I once had. Now...
• For me, the teachers, my teachers, made me who I am. My teachers always encouraged me.
• But there is greatness in our teachers' past. our teachers present and our teachers in the future.
• or something will come up about teachers or you will be talking to teachers.
• So my wife is a retired teacher. My mother-in-law, before she passed was a retired teacher.

Bills: SJR57 , SCR8 , SB8 , SB14 , SB24 , SB108 , SB112 , SB125 , SB213 , SB251 , SB315 , SB318 , SB371 , SB378 , SB379 , SB472 , SB487 , SB502 , SB513 , SB565 , SB621 , SB650 , SB689 , SB707 , SB710 , SB761 , SB763 , SB815 , SB854 , SB875 , SB896 , SB916 , SB925 , SB958 , SB961 , SB965 , SB973 , SB987 , SB990 , SB995 , SB1006 , SB1018 , SB1019 , SB1024 , SB1026 , SB1146 , SB1194 , SB1198 , SB1253 , SB1330 , SB1343 , SB1362 , SB1379 , SB1497 , SB1498 , SB1527 , SB1532 , SB1547 , SB1596 , SJR36 , SJR12 , SJR57 , SCR22 , SCR12 , SCR8 , SB565 , SB765 , SB62 , SB666 , SB707 , SB888 , SB687 , SB847 , SB1248 , SB14 , SB1006 , SB504 , SB925 , SB995 , SB857 , SB305 , SB296 , SB284 , SB815 , SB1379 , SB1497 , SB1499 , SB1498 , SB241 , SB304 , SB621 , SB1023 , SB1024 , SB686 , SB112 , SB371 , SB204 , SB609 , SB670 , SB502 , SB850 , SB854 , SB413 , SB1362 , SB1346 , SB1033 , SB1220 , SB1073 , SB810 , SB987 , SB1539 , SB447 , SB875 , SB406 , SB985 , SB965 , SB1119 , SB1505 , SB24 , SB1194 , SB1253 , SB1215 , SB1532 , SB1302 , SB856 , SB650 , SB583 , SB673 , SB213 , SB681 , SB1172 , SB1252 , SB378 , SB1343 , SB608 , SB487 , SB955 , SB957 , SB988 , SB990 , SB1019 , SB1021 , SB1120 , SB251 , SB958 , SB761 , SB541 , SB315 , SB379 , SB1018 , SB1737 , SB266 , SB1415 , SB1527 , SB125 , SB599 , SB1330 , SB53 , SB916 , SB896 , SB1352 , SB973 , SB785 , SB710 , SB472 , SB1450 , SB1502 , SB1566 , SB414 , SB1062 , SB1547 , SB961 , SB1038 , SB513 , SB578 , SB711 , SB746 , SB942 , SB1404 , SB1448 , SB1738 , SB108 , SB8 , SB318 , SB507 , SB533 , SB689 , SB1026 , SB1349 , SB1355 , SB1433 , SB1434 , SB1596 , SB1403 , SB1198 , SB1146 , SB763 , SB667 , SB1059 , SB617 , SB1567 , SB503 , SJR37 , SB16 , SB310 , SB311 , SB396 , SB505 , SB1209 , SB1210 , SB1470 , SB264 , SB924 , SB1029 , SB1185 , SB1202 , SB1358 , SB1364 , SB1569 , SB1697 , SB1376 , SB1228 , SB519 , SB878 , SB1350 , SB462 , SB1535 , SB827 , SB1585 , SB207 , SB1207 , SB1619 , SB1396 , SB920 , SB1484 , SB1273 , SB1741

Keywords: central bank digital currency, CBDC, Federal Reserve, digital dollar, digital currency, cashless payments, financial privacy, cybersecurity, government surveillance, financial surveillance, money laundering, terrorism financing, illicit finance, banking policy, monetary policy, payments system, commercial banks, Texas Legislature, concurrent resolution, federal reserve digital currency

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• the road of how on page 9 can we say there will be no fiscal to this program when we're asking for teachers
• , two of them, two ESE teachers, to be trained to validate this programming.
• whether it will happen during the school year, then that's a fiscal because now we need substitute teachers
• We need money to be able to train these teachers to validate these badges.
• The fraternity continues to uplift communities, mentor young men, and advocate for social justice.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and heard several member introductions and recognitions, including awareness resolutions and visiting groups in the galleries. The chamber then moved to special order bills. Senate Bill 88 on utility terrain vehicles passed 32-5 after debate over allowing local governments to opt in to street use of UTVs under safety restrictions; Senator Smith opposed it over safety concerns. Senate Bill 102 on exceptional student education passed 36-0, creating a workforce credential/badge program for students with autism or on modified curricula; supporters emphasized employment opportunities and safety training, while Senator Davis raised concerns about added costs to school districts. Senate Bill 106 on exploitation of vulnerable adults passed 37-0, allowing alternative service on scammers through the same apps used to contact victims. Senate Bill 130 on compensation for victims of wrongful incarceration passed 38-0, extending filing deadlines and removing restrictive barriers; supporters called it a long-overdue justice fix. Senate Bill 158 on diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations passed 38-0, eliminating cost sharing for follow-up breast tests in the state employee health plan to encourage early detection. The most contentious measure was Senate Bill 234 on criminal offenses against law enforcement officers. The bill sought to clarify that violent resistance to officers is not justified by claims about the legality of the detention and to add manslaughter of a law enforcement officer to offenses carrying life imprisonment without release. An amendment by Senator Jones to restore “in good faith” language failed, after debate centered on due process, racial profiling, and the role of juries and suppression motions. Several senators spoke in support of law enforcement but objected to the bill’s breadth and mandatory life penalty; Senator Leek ultimately postponed the bill temporarily rather than taking a final vote. Senate Bill 262 on trust code technical changes passed 36-0. Senate Bill 274 designating roads for Harris Rosen and Geraldine Thompson passed 38-0, followed by a successful co-sponsorship motion and remarks honoring Thompson’s legacy. Senate Bill 280 on candidate qualification passed 38-0, creating an enforcement mechanism for party-affiliation filing requirements. Senate Bill 296 on middle and high school start times passed 38-0, repealing the statewide start-time mandate and shifting implementation decisions to local districts while requiring public reporting and discussion. Senate Bill 356 designating January 27 as Holocaust Remembrance Day also passed unanimously, with senators emphasizing remembrance, anti-Semitism, and the educational value of the memorial and observance.

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• Teachers in pre-K and child care centers earn 30% to 40% less than TK teachers, and family child care
• Teachers in pre-K and child care centers are their teachers because pay is so low.
• development for TK teachers, state preschool teachers, and kindergarten teachers.
• so I can become a TK teacher.
• And so then that affects teacher recruitment and teacher recruitment... Are not ongoing.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• as a support coordinator; methods to assess competencies of support coordinators; efficacy of the mentoring
• As far as the mentoring program Rep.
• But the mentoring program in it is not something that really developed, I think, the way it was intended
• education, healthcare, employment, and housing services for youth in these areas to get them positive mentoring

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• A good working environment for teachers is proper. Teachers are parents.
• </c><04:01:43.040><c> a</c> protect teachers and to give teachers a protect teachers and to give teachers
• to teacher.
• Typically, what happens first is the teacher would talk to a colleague about it, teacher to teacher.
• um and then the it so teacher to teacher um and then the teacher<04:35:37.600><c> talks</c><04:35:37.840

Committee: House Education Policy and Administration

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• I mean, let's take a health teacher, for instance.
• What do teachers need to be looking for?
• By my high school teacher. Thank you. By my high school teacher.
• Currently, what my teacher did to me isn't a crime. It's inappropriate at best.
• His teachers and peers did not notice any kind of warning signs at the school level.

Committee: House Children and Families

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• We always hear about teachers saying that they have to spend a lot of money to help with supplies.
• So I was a public school teacher for many years. I'm still a public school parent.
• I'm a retired teacher, 32 years in Mesa Public Schools, and I strongly oppose this bill.
• So the math teacher in me says, check your work. This doesn't add up. Thank you. Thank you.
• We love our local schools and we love our local teachers, and we want them to be funded appropriately

Bills: SB1042 , SB1043 , SB1044 , SB1135 , SB1136 , SB1142 , SB1180 , SB1221 , SB1252 , SB1254 , SCR1003

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: public funds, virtual currency, bitcoin, investment, Arizona Strategic Digital Asset Reserve Act, state treasurer, retirement system, state payments, cryptocurrency, Arizona law, payment methods, government transactions, property tax, tax exemption, Arizona Revised Statutes, digital currency, workers' compensation, death benefits, burial costs, spousal compensation

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• , I'm saying Tara Tedro and those who really created all of this, Senator Brodeur, and recruited teachers
• Teachers and taught them how to teach and coach debate and then recruited students to become debaters
• I would call him and say I'm I'm I'm I'm I'm who really was one of my many mentors I would call him
• But currently, we use AI for... ...hopefully been taught by the teacher that day.
• And it comes back to the fact that, oh, the AI that the teacher used was wrong.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through a lengthy special order calendar. Early business included unanimous passage of CS/CS/SB 1062 on speech and debate education, with supporters describing it as a way to expand access to debate programs statewide, create a Hall of Fame, support public-private partnerships, and train coaches. The bill drew broad bipartisan praise for teaching civics, critical thinking, and conflict resolution, and passed 37-0 after adoption of a delete-all amendment. The Senate also passed SB 1072 on an anti-Semitism task force after clarifying amendment language stating the bill does not restrict criticism of Israel and is consistent with First Amendment protections; members emphasized rising anti-Semitic incidents and the need for recommendations on prevention, law enforcement training, and community relations. The chamber then approved CS/CS/SB 1230 / HB 1019 on PFAS chemicals, phasing out firefighting foam containing PFAS, requiring reporting and biosolid testing, and authorizing DEP rulemaking, assistance, and enforcement; the bill was described as protecting firefighters and water supplies and was dedicated in memory of former firefighter Joe Casello. Senators also passed SB 1706 on the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program, SB 186 on student health and safety and seizure response training in schools, SB 598 updating funeral and cemetery regulation, SB 990 creating protected cell captive insurance companies, SB 554 modernizing nonprofit corporation law, SB 560 streamlining child welfare and foster care medication procedures, SB 684 on electronic signatures for total-loss vehicles and vessels, and SB 778 on forensic services for certain defendants. Most of these bills were taken up with identical House companions, no amendments, and unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The most extended and contentious debate centered on SB 1134 regarding official actions of local governments and DEI-related activities. Sponsor Senator Yarbrough argued the bill would stop counties and cities from funding or promoting discriminatory or indoctrinating DEI practices, citing examples from several local governments. Multiple amendments were offered, including proposals to narrow the bill to spending, add an intent requirement for penalties, and broaden exceptions for holidays and observances; these amendments were debated at length but were not adopted. The sponsor did accept some clarifying changes, including language protecting certain nonprofit services, heritage resources, and the Pulse Memorial, and he answered questions about Black History Month and at-risk youth services. The transcript ends while the Senate is still working through the amendment process on SB 1134, with no final vote on the underlying bill shown in the excerpt.

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• </c><00:08:51.600><c> registered</c> education resources, teacher registered education resources, teacher
• Jumping down to line 369, Boulder Options Youth Mentoring Program, $500,000; North Minneapolis Change
• Jumping down to line 369, Boulder Options Youth Mentoring Program, $500,000; North Minneapolis Change
• Jumping down to line 369, Boulder Options Youth Mentoring Program, $500,000; North Minneapolis Change
• </c> statewide registered teacher statewide registered teacher apprenticeship apprenticeship apprenticeship

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> Neil Vivav and Arav and their teacher Neil Vivav and Arav and their teacher Parardep<00:50:19.359
• As a sergeant, he led with integrity, mentoring officers and strengthening public safety to ensure that
• As a sergeant, he led with integrity, mentoring officers and strengthening public safety to ensure that
• As a sergeant, he led with<01:03:29.240><c> integrity,</c><01:03:30.240><c> mentoring</c><01:03:30.960
• ><c> officers</c><01:03:31.599><c> and</c> with integrity, mentoring officers and with integrity, mentoring

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• </c><03:25:43.600><c> and</c> like math and reading, many teachers and like math and reading, many teachers
• </c><03:36:33.359><c> and</c> the American Federation of Teachers and the American Federation of Teachers
• 36:48.960><c> parents</c> course, teachers should involve parents course, teachers should involve parents
• ,</c> vulnerable students, their teachers, vulnerable students, their teachers, counselors,<03:52:11.520
• </c><03:53:44.640><c> because</c> who confide in a trusted teacher because who confide in a trusted teacher

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• the internship, each eligible foster youth is paired with an experienced employee who serves as a mentor
• Currently, 100% of mentors reported they would recommend being a mentor with the Step Into Success Program
• Currently, 100% of mentors reported they would recommend being a mentor with the Step Into Success Program
• Based on feedback from mentors, the bill increases the training opportunities for mentors and allows
• have recently switched jobs but have over a year of experience in the specific career field to be mentors

Committee: Senate Children, Families, and Elder Affairs

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Existing law ensures that teachers receive due process, including a hearing and the ability to appeal
• the California School Employees Association and Tristan Brown with the California Federation of Teachers
• It is also inconsistent with the rights provided to teachers.
• It is also inconsistent with the rights provided to teachers.
• This was somebody that I looked up to that I considered a mentor and who wanted to take advantage of

Committee: Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement

Keywords: 987, senate, all