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California Governor Reverses Stance on Teacher Paid Leave
Governor Gavin Newsom has reversed his previous opposition and approved a new budget providing California public school teachers with 14 weeks of paid leave. This benefit, long sought by the largely female workforce, is part of a broader package aimed at improving teacher retention.
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California lawmakers gave public school teachers 14 weeks of paid leave in the state’s new budget, a long-sought benefit for the largely female workforce. Gov. Gavin Newsom previously opposed similar measures.
2026-07-28 09:00 UTC