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CA Educ Code § 44235 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 3 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|PART 25 - EMPLOYEES|CHAPTER 2 - Teacher Credentialing|ARTICLE 2 - Commission on Teacher Credentialing|Section 44235.

44235.  (a) Fees shall be levied by the commission for the issuance and renewal of teaching and service credentials. Commencing January 1, 1987, the fee for the issuance and renewal of teaching and service credentials shall be fifty dollars ($50). In subsequent years, the commission may set a different fee, but in no case shall a fee exceed one hundred dollars ($100) without express legislative approval.(b) A single fee, not to exceed the charge for a single supplemental credential, shall be charged for all supplemental credentials applied for at the same time as a teaching or service credential pursuant to subdivision (a).(c) Subject to funds being appropriated expressly for this purpose in the annual Budget Act, fees authorized by this section shall be waived by the commission for first-time teaching credential applicants for the following credentials:(1) Single subject credential.(2) Multiple subject credential.(3) Special education credential.(4) Specialist instruction credential.(d) Annually, as part of the budget review process, the Department of Finance shall recommend to the Legislature an appropriate credential fee sufficient to generate revenues necessary to support the operating budget of the commission plus a prudent reserve, as determined by the Department of Finance pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 44234.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 13, Sec. 26. (AB 104) Effective June 24, 2015.)
CA Educ Code § 44235.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 3 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|PART 25 - EMPLOYEES|CHAPTER 2 - Teacher Credentialing|ARTICLE 2 - Commission on Teacher Credentialing|Section 44235.1.

44235.1.  (a) Effective July 1, 1987, all fees collected by the commission for tests, examinations, or assessments shall be deposited in the Test Development and Administration Account, which is hereby created in the Teacher Credentials Fund.(b) Any proposed expenditures from this account shall be subject to the normal legislative budget review process.(c) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (e) or unless otherwise authorized by the Legislature, funds deposited in this account shall be expended for the development, agency-support, maintenance, or administration of tests or other assessments established, required, or administered by the commission.(d) Funds in this account shall not be subject to the provisions of subdivision (b) of Section 44234.(e) If there is a deficiency in the Teacher Credentials Fund, the Department of Finance may authorize a loan from the Test Development and Administration Account to the Teacher Credentials Fund to the extent needed to cover the projected deficiency.Any loan made under this subdivision shall be repaid under the terms provided in the authorization.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1050, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Educ Code § 44235.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 3 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|PART 25 - EMPLOYEES|CHAPTER 2 - Teacher Credentialing|ARTICLE 2 - Commission on Teacher Credentialing|Section 44235.2.

44235.2.  (a) If in any month there are insufficient moneys in the Teacher Credentials Fund to satisfy monthly payroll obligations and scheduled claims, and there are moneys in the Test Development and Administration Account not required to meet any demand that has accrued or may accrue against it, the Controller shall transfer moneys from the Test Development and Administration Account to the Teacher Credentials Fund to the extent necessary to meet the immediate obligations of the Teacher Credentials Fund.(b) Moneys transferred pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be returned to the Test Development and Administration Account as soon as there are sufficient moneys in the Teacher Credentials Fund to do so, but by no later than 60 days after the transfer was made.(c) If sufficient moneys do not accumulate in the Teacher Credentials Fund within 60 days after the transfer was made, whatever portion of the amount received from the Test Development and Administration Account that is in the Teacher Credentials Fund at that time shall be returned to the Test Development and Administration Account. The remaining balance of the outstanding transfer, if any, shall be returned thereafter in monthly installments as moneys accumulate in the Teacher Credentials Fund. If the Teacher Credentials Fund fails to return the full amount of any transfer by the end of the fiscal year, the Teacher Credentials Fund shall be ineligible to receive further transfers until it has returned the full amount previously transferred from the Test Development and Administration Account.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 32, Sec. 28. (SB 858) Effective June 20, 2014.)
CA Educ Code § 44235.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 3 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|PART 25 - EMPLOYEES|CHAPTER 2 - Teacher Credentialing|ARTICLE 2 - Commission on Teacher Credentialing|Section 44235.3.

44235.3.  Within the limits set forth in this chapter, the commission may establish and collect fees to recover its costs for the development and administration of any subject matter examination adopted by the commission to implement the provisions of this chapter, unless the costs are recovered by appropriations from another source of funds.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1355, Sec. 11.)
CA Educ Code § 44235.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 3 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|PART 25 - EMPLOYEES|CHAPTER 2 - Teacher Credentialing|ARTICLE 2 - Commission on Teacher Credentialing|Section 44235.4.

44235.4.  The time of validity of fees submitted with paper applications for credentials not available for online renewal or recommendation pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 80002 of, and subdivision (e) of Section 80487 of, Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations, is extended to 120 days for applications received by the commission from March 19, 2020, to June 30, 2021, inclusive.(Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 24, Sec. 36. (SB 98) Effective June 29, 2020.)
CA Educ Code § 44235.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 3 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|PART 25 - EMPLOYEES|CHAPTER 2 - Teacher Credentialing|ARTICLE 2 - Commission on Teacher Credentialing|Section 44235.5.

44235.5.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commission shall waive all application and processing fees for the initial issuance of a teaching credential to an out-of-state prepared applicant who relocates to California due to orders received from a branch of the United States Armed Forces that require the applicant’s spouse to relocate to California.(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 125, Sec. 1. (AB 794) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Educ Code § 44236 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 3 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|PART 25 - EMPLOYEES|CHAPTER 2 - Teacher Credentialing|ARTICLE 2 - Commission on Teacher Credentialing|Section 44236.

44236.  Any fee or excess amount of fee paid under Section 44235 may be refunded by the commission from the Teacher Credentials Fund when the applicant does not qualify for a credential or when such fee or excess is paid in error, and the amount of any such refund is hereby appropriated for the making of such refund.(Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
CA Educ Code § 44239 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 3 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|PART 25 - EMPLOYEES|CHAPTER 2 - Teacher Credentialing|ARTICLE 2 - Commission on Teacher Credentialing|Section 44239.

44239.  The commission, the State Board of Education, and the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall notify one another regarding proposed and adopted policies and regulations, in order to achieve consistency in state policies concerning the professional preparation of teachers, and curriculum and instruction in the public elementary and secondary schools.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1355, Sec. 12.)
CA Educ Code § 44240 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 3 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|PART 25 - EMPLOYEES|CHAPTER 2 - Teacher Credentialing|ARTICLE 3 - Committee of Credentials|Section 44240.

44240.  (a) The commission shall appoint a Committee of Credentials, consisting of seven persons for terms fixed by the commission but not to exceed two years. The committee shall include:(1) One member who shall be a full-time certified classroom teacher in the public elementary schools with not less than five years of classroom experience.(2) One member who shall be a full-time certified classroom teacher in the public secondary schools with not less than five years of classroom experience.(3) One member who shall be a certified administrative employee in the public schools.(4) One member who shall be a member of the governing board of a school district. A member of the governing board of a school district whose tenure on the governing board ends while serving a term on the committee may continue to serve the remainder of the term on the committee, but shall be ineligible for reappointment to the committee pursuant to this paragraph.(5) Three members who shall be representatives of the public. No person who is currently employed in a certificated position in the public schools or who is currently a member of the governing board of a school district or a county board of education shall be appointed as a public member.(b) (1) (A) The commission may establish an alternate list of individuals qualified pursuant to subdivision (a) for the purpose of filling an unanticipated vacancy on the Committee of Credentials.(B) If a member of the committee is absent from any four regularly scheduled meetings in a calendar year, his or her position shall be deemed vacant.(2) The commission may also establish a substitute list of individuals qualified pursuant to subdivision (a) who have at least 12 months of prior experience serving on the committee. The commission may designate an individual on the substitute list as a short-term substitute in the temporary absence of a regular member.(c) Appointments to the Committee of Credentials shall reflect, to the extent feasible, the ethnic and cultural diversity of California public schools.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 360, Sec. 1. (SB 1383) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Educ Code § 44241 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 3 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|PART 25 - EMPLOYEES|CHAPTER 2 - Teacher Credentialing|ARTICLE 3 - Committee of Credentials|Section 44241.

44241.  Sections 44215, 44216, 44217, 44218, 44220, and 44221 are applicable to the Committee of Credentials.(Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
CA Educ Code § 44242 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 3 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|PART 25 - EMPLOYEES|CHAPTER 2 - Teacher Credentialing|ARTICLE 3 - Committee of Credentials|Section 44242.

44242.  The Committee of Credentials shall be under the direct supervision of the commission.(Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
CA Educ Code § 44242.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 3 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|PART 25 - EMPLOYEES|CHAPTER 2 - Teacher Credentialing|ARTICLE 3 - Committee of Credentials|Section 44242.7.

44242.7.  (a) Any allegation of an act or omission by the holder of a credential, except for an allegation that involves sexual misconduct with a minor or recurring conduct resulting in a pattern of misconduct, shall be presented to the Committee of Credentials for initial review within four years from the date of the alleged act or omission, or within one year from the date the act or omission should reasonably have been discovered.(b) The commission shall adopt regulations specifying conduct that is considered recurring conduct that results in a pattern of misconduct as set forth in subdivision (a).(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 342, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Educ Code § 44243 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 3 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|PART 25 - EMPLOYEES|CHAPTER 2 - Teacher Credentialing|ARTICLE 3 - Committee of Credentials|Section 44243.

44243.  (a) The commission may assign to the Committee of Credentials administrative duties as it may see fit relating to adverse actions concerning applicants and credential holders.(b) The commission shall supervise the work of the committee and shall provide statements of policy relative to committee operation and procedures as it deems appropriate to do so.(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 342, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Educ Code § 44244 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 3 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|PART 25 - EMPLOYEES|CHAPTER 2 - Teacher Credentialing|ARTICLE 3 - Committee of Credentials|Section 44244.

44244.  (a) At least 30 days prior to any formal review of the Committee of Credentials at which the application of an applicant or credential of a holder is to be considered, the committee shall notify the applicant or holder of the specific allegations of misconduct that make the application or credential subject to adverse action. The notification shall be in ordinary and concise language and set forth the acts or omissions charged and the statutes or rules violated. Supplemental allegations of misconduct shall be sent to the holder or applicant at least 30 days prior to the formal review. The portions of the investigation of the original or supplemental allegations that constitute the basis for the allegations shall be open to inspection and copying by the holder or applicant and his or her attorney. The statement of the allegations shall inform the applicant or holder that the allegations, if true, are sufficient to cause his or her application or credential to be subject to adverse action.(b) (1) The formal review shall be held no later than six months after the commencement of the initial review as set forth in subdivision (c) of Section 44242.5. The formal review shall determine either that no adverse action shall be taken or that the allegations are sufficient to cause his or her application or credential to be subject to adverse action.(2) All testimony before the committee shall be verified under penalty of perjury by oath or affirmation. The chairperson of the committee may administer the oath or affirmation. The chairperson may designate staff to administer the oath or affirmation for statements taken during the investigation of allegations of misconduct.(c) Notwithstanding subdivision (b), the chairperson of the commission may grant the committee an extension of time, not exceeding six months, when the committee demonstrates that additional time is necessary to complete its investigation or determination, as described in subdivision (b).(d) The recommendation of the committee shall be in writing and a copy of the recommendation shall be delivered to the credentialholder or applicant personally or sent to him or her by certified mail within 14 days after the formal review, together with specific information relative to any appeal rights to which the credentialholder or applicant is entitled.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 79, Sec. 9. Effective July 19, 2006.)
CA Educ Code § 44244.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 3 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|PART 25 - EMPLOYEES|CHAPTER 2 - Teacher Credentialing|ARTICLE 3 - Committee of Credentials|Section 44244.1.

44244.1.  (a) (1) A recommendation by the Committee of Credentials to take an adverse action may be adopted by the commission without further proceedings if, after service of notice of the committee recommendation pursuant to Section 44244, the credential holder or applicant fails to give notice of intent to request an administrative hearing or if he or she gives notice of intent not to request an administrative hearing within 30 days.(2) For good cause shown, the commission may grant an additional 30 days for filing of a request for an administrative hearing.(b) The commission shall make no disclosures concerning private admonitions except as required by Section 44438.(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 342, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Educ Code § 44245 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 3 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|PART 25 - EMPLOYEES|CHAPTER 2 - Teacher Credentialing|ARTICLE 3 - Committee of Credentials|Section 44245.

44245.  (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, all hearings and deliberations of the commission and Committee of Credentials to consider an adverse action or a reinstatement or reduction in penalty shall be closed sessions with only commission members, committee members, staff members, the credential holder or applicant whose application or credential is in issue, the counsel of the credential holder or applicant, and any material witnesses in attendance.(b) All final actions taken pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be made public.(c) Notwithstanding subdivision (b), disclosure of private admonitions shall be in accordance with Section 44438.(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 342, Sec. 16. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Educ Code § 44246 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 3 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|PART 25 - EMPLOYEES|CHAPTER 2 - Teacher Credentialing|ARTICLE 3 - Committee of Credentials|Section 44246.

44246.  When a hearing is held to deny, suspend, or revoke a credential, the proceeding shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and the commission shall have all the powers granted therein.(Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
CA Educ Code § 44247 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 3 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|PART 25 - EMPLOYEES|CHAPTER 2 - Teacher Credentialing|ARTICLE 3 - Committee of Credentials|Section 44247.

44247.  Any applicant for the renewal certification document who is denied a renewal by the Committee of Credentials may request a reevaluation of his application by the commission.(Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
CA Educ Code § 44248 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 3 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|PART 25 - EMPLOYEES|CHAPTER 2 - Teacher Credentialing|ARTICLE 3 - Committee of Credentials|Section 44248.

44248.  (a) Any member of the commission, commission staff member, member or staff member of the Committee of Credentials, State Department of Education employee who releases or gives out information received at a commission or committee meeting or hearing or through the investigation of a certified employee without authorization of the commission or committee, is guilty of a misdemeanor.(b) Any material witness or his or her representative who releases or gives out information received at a commission or committee meeting or hearing, or who releases or gives out information obtained as a result of direct involvement in the investigation of a certified employee, without authorization of the commission or committee, is guilty of a misdemeanor unless this information was known to the material witness or his or her representative prior to that meeting, hearing, or investigation.(Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 503, Sec. 1.)
CA Educ Code § 44250 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 3 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|PART 25 - EMPLOYEES|CHAPTER 2 - Teacher Credentialing|ARTICLE 4 - Credential Types|Section 44250.

44250.  The commission shall issue only the following two types of credentials, with authorizations as hereinafter defined:(a) A teaching credential.(b) A services credential.The commission may issue an internship teaching or services credential.(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 859, Sec. 2. Effective October 6, 1993.)
CA Educ Code § 44251 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 3 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|PART 25 - EMPLOYEES|CHAPTER 2 - Teacher Credentialing|ARTICLE 4 - Credential Types|Section 44251.

44251.  (a) The period for which a credential, as authorized under Section 44250 issued prior to September 1, 1985, is valid shall be as follows:(1) For an internship credential: two years.(2) For a preliminary credential, pending completion of the clear credential program: five years.(3) For a life credential: the life of the holder.(b) The period for which a credential issued on or after September 1, 1985, as authorized under Section 44250 is valid, shall be as follows:(1) For an internship credential: two years.(2) For a preliminary credential, pending completion of a beginning teacher induction program approved by the commission or the clear credential program: five years.(3) For a clear teaching credential: the life of the holder, if the holder submits an application and fee for renewal every five years and meets all professional fitness requirements under Sections 44339, 44340, and 44341.(4) For a clear services credential: the life of the holder, if the holder submits an application and fee for renewal every five years and meets all professional fitness requirements under Sections 44339, 44340, and 44341.(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 53, Sec. 3. (SB 512) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Educ Code § 44251.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 3 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|PART 25 - EMPLOYEES|CHAPTER 2 - Teacher Credentialing|ARTICLE 4 - Credential Types|Section 44251.2.

44251.2.  A credential, permit, certificate, or other document that is lawfully issued by the commission shall remain in force in accordance with the laws and regulations under which it was issued, and shall be exempt from new laws and regulations unless sections of this code are specifically amended to the contrary.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 36, Sec. 1. (AB 1374) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Educ Code § 44252.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Education Code - EDC|TITLE 2 - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION|DIVISION 3 - LOCAL ADMINISTRATION|PART 25 - EMPLOYEES|CHAPTER 2 - Teacher Credentialing|ARTICLE 4 - Credential Types|Section 44252.2.

44252.2.  Coursework completed at a community or junior college that is regionally accredited by an accrediting agency listed in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (g) of Section 44203 or by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges may count as qualifying coursework for purposes of paragraph (10) of subdivision (b) of Section 44252.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 663, Sec. 5. (AB 320) Effective January 1, 2022.)