Abolish teacher tenure panel recommends reform
A California advisory panel voted 16 to 10 to recommend abolishing tenure for public school teachers and administrators while preserving academic freedom and due process. The final form awaits March 31 session. legislation to implement the plan is expected. The commission warned that protections against capricious dismissal remain essential, and it includes educators and administrators.
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Brown siblings draw attention at Los Angeles farmers market
Gov. Brown plans to accompany his sister Kathleen Brown Rice on a hand shaking tour through the 3rd and Fairfax market, a rarity for a school board candidate. Reporters and TV crews expected. Rice is running in the Los Angeles Board of Education nonpartisan race. Brown will also attend trustees sessions at State University and Colleges.
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California rushes $128 million highway work to use federal funds
California speeds up about $128 million of highway construction using federal funds released by President Ford. The state DOT will add $57 million for right-of-way, planning, forest highways and local projects, expanding the bid schedule to about $292 million in transportation work by June 30. Transport chief Howard Ullrich says the plan creates jobs for 17.6 people statewide and advances needed projects, some with transit features in center dividers or transit related parking.
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Renter refunds for SSI elderly in California tax changes
Thousands of elderly Californians on federal welfare become eligible for renter refunds on 1973 and 1974 state taxes. SSI recipients must meet housing, income, and nondependent criteria and file returns. amended 1973 refunds available if applicable.
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Brown to appeal ruling on Good Friday holiday
Governor Brown will seek a rehearing to overturn a Court of Appeal decision blocking a three hour paid Good Friday holiday for state employees. He will allow compensatory time off and instruct supervisors to grant time off while maintaining public services. The court said the holiday violated church state separation and ordered $25,000 in legal fees to be paid.
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Attorney General's Office
1St District, Court of Appeal
California
Court of Appeal
Alameda County
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