BILL NUMBER:  SB 842
  VETOED	DATE: 09/29/2006




To the Members of the California State Senate:

I am returning Senate Bill 842 without my signature.

Recognizing the importance of this issue recruiting and retaining
quality teachers into the profession, my Administration has worked in
close collaboration with the Legislature on related legislation and
numerous related budget initiatives to address the issue.  That is
why I have signed Senate Bill 1209, authored by Senator Jack Scott to
directly act on issues such as streamlining credentialing
requirements, breaking down barriers for out-of-state teachers
wanting to teach in California, stren gthening teacher preparation
and induction, creating personnel efficiencies, and encouraging
districts to negotiate alternative salary schedules have all been
targeted by key new initiatives.  In addition, full funding for these
efforts has been included in the 2006 Budget Act.

Given the comprehensive nature of the related reforms that my
Administration has approved, and the concern I have that this bill
includes conflicts and duplications with those related measures, I
cannot sign this bill.

Sincerely,



Arnold Schwarzenegger