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Teacher misconduct database failure

Teacher misconduct database failure

For the second time, lawmakers failed to fix California's warning system for teacher misconduct. Unions blocking a searchable database despite bipartisan support and a KQED investigation exposing how bad actors slip through. Current patchwork relies on self-reporting. Directly affects Bay Area families' trust in school hiring practices and student safety.

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Updated Jul 31, 2026