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July 31, 2026 · View in browser

For the Second Time, Lawmakers Failed to Fix California’s Warning System for Teacher Misconduct

California is set to launch a database for school support staff, such as bus drivers and janitors, with substantiated claims of egregious misconduct. Setting up a similar system for public school teachers, however, is proving more complicated.

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For the Second Time, Lawmakers Failed to Fix California’s Warning System for Teacher Misconduct

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