State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson today testified before the State Senate Education Committee on Assembly Bill 375, which updates and streamlines the teacher discipline and dismissal process. The bill passed out of committee. Below are Torlakson’s prepared remarks:

Good morning. Thank you, Senator (Carol) Liu and Senator (Mark) Wyland, for the opportunity to be with you today.

via School Employee Dismissal or Suspension Bill – Year 2013 (CA Dept of Education).