Newsom vetoes bill that would have extended substitute teaching time

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed AB 1224, a bill that would have allowed substitute teachers to stay in the same classroom for twice as long. The measure, meant to address California’s teacher shortage, drew support from school administrators but opposition from teachers unions and disability rights groups concerned about training and student outcomes.

Read the full POLITICO Pro exclusive for context on the veto, the debate over teacher staffing in California, and what education advocates say comes next.