CA AB2768

Expands the definition of "priority school" under the Golden State Teacher Grant Program to include nonpublic, nonsectarian schools that enroll individuals with exceptional needs pursuant to an individualized education program and are certified by the department.

Removes the requirement that nonpublic, nonsectarian schools meet the 55% unduplicated pupils threshold to qualify as priority schools, while maintaining that threshold for traditional public schools.

Allows students enrolled in teacher preparation programs leading to preliminary teaching credentials or pupil personnel services credentials to commit to 4-year service at these expanded priority school categories to receive grant awards up to $20,000.

Requires the Student Aid Commission to coordinate with the State Department of Education to publish an updated list of priority schools by April 15 each year.