California Senate approves compromise bill making it easier to fire teachers accused of abuse Senators unanimously passed AB215 on a 33-0 vote Monday. The bill by Democratic Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan of Alamo creates a separate hearing process for teachers who are charged with egregious misconduct. It also requires school districts to hold a ... Continue reading... http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/ed8eaa0588c049bfa15be320e7190912/CA--Teacher-Misconduct