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Does new California law force rehiring of teachers? It's unclear, districts say
- 07-25-2011
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By Diana Lambert/Sacramento Bee
State legislation passed last month to block public school districts from reducing their teaching staffs in the coming school year hasn't resulted in a rush among local districts to rehire all the instructors laid off in May. Most Sacramento-area school officials say they aren't sure whether the law requires a rehiring blitz. And many state officials seem unclear as well. Assembly Bill 114 says school districts must ignore – for now – the prospect of a $1.75 billion "trigger" cut that could hit K-12 districts in February if the Legislature's revenue projections fall short. In the meantime, schools are to maintain staffing and program levels based on projections of getting the same funding levels they got last year. (more...)
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