BILL NUMBER:  AB 375
  VETOED	DATE: 10/10/2013




To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 375 without my signature.

The goal of this bill is to simplify the process for hearing and
deciding teacher dismissal cases. I have listened at great length to
arguments both for and against this measure. While I agree that it
makes worthwhile adjustments to the dismissal process, such as
lifting the summer moratorium on the filing of charges and
eliminating some opportunities for delay, other changes make the
process too rigid and could create new problems.

I am particularly concerned that limiting the number of depositions
to five per side, regardless of the circumstances, and restricting a
district's ability to amend charges even if new evidence comes to
light, may do more harm than good.

I share the authors' desire to streamline the teacher discipline
process, but this bill is an imperfect solution. I encourage the
Legislature to continue working with stakeholders to identify changes
that are balanced and reduce procedural complexities.

Sincerely,



Edmund G. Brown Jr.