S02657Introduced in the Senate
Establishes the bilingual teachers of tomorrow teacher recruitment and retention program to attract and retain bilingual, certified teachers in schools with a bilingual teacher shortage; provides for grants and procedures for applying for such grants and eligibility requirements for fund distribution.
Introduced by Kevin Parker, District 21
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Establishes the bilingual teachers of tomorrow teacher recruitment and retention program to attract and retain bilingual, certified teachers in schools with a bilingual teacher shortage; provides for grants and procedures for applying for such grants and eligibility requirements for fund distribution.
Where it stands
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
January 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Education Committee Vote · January 28, 2026
15
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | Yes |
| Toby Stavisky | 11 | Yes |
| Joseph Addabbo | 15 | Yes |
| John Liu | 16 | Yes |
| Stephen Chan | 17 | Yes |
| Julia Salazar | 18 | Yes |
| Sam Sutton | 22 | Yes |
| Cordell Cleare | 30 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
1ST REPORT CAL.210
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to education
died in assembly
returned to senate
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
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