"Gov. Kotek's Historic Approval: $10B Allocated for Education and Childcare"

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has signed seven bills into law, allocating over $10 billion to improve K-12 education and childcare. The funding will increase teacher and staff salaries, prevent layoffs, incentivize teaching careers, and support diversity. The bills also include provisions for special education, child care infrastructure, professional development, civil rights coordination, and early literacy. Governor Kotek expressed her commitment to providing high-quality education and affordable childcare for every child and family in Oregon.