New Legislation Would Pay Student Teachers in California While Earning Credit

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For approximately 28,000 student teachers in California, the inaugural year in education presents significant hurdles. It's not merely the demands of large classrooms, lesson planning, or grading that strain them; their primary challenge lies in navigating these responsibilities without financial compensation. Ronald Council, a second-year educator from San Diego, articulated his struggles to California Black Media (CBM), stating, “The expectation to survive in California while working for free and covering credential costs felt unrealistic.” Balancing a full-time job with two part-time roles limited his energy for students, though he noted they were his motivation. To qualify as K-12 teachers, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and a teaching credential, often acquired through a one-year program costing $20,000 to $40,000, yet they aren't paid during student teaching. Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi introduced AB 1128 to establish financial support for student teachers, proposing compensation at the substitute teacher rate of $140 per day, potentially costing $300 million annually.

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