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CA Educ Code § 44275.5 (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 4 - Credential Types|Section 44275.5.

44275.5.  (a) In addition to the authority granted to the commission under Section 44275.4, the commission may determine that the national standards for coursework, programs, or degrees in a country other than the United States are equivalent to those offered by a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the United States. If the commission determines that the other country’s national standards are equivalent, an individual who holds or is eligible for a credential in that country is presumed to have satisfied the requirements of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 44275.4.(b) The commission may enter into an agreement with an evaluating agency as necessary to make a determination regarding another country’s national standards.(c) The commission shall adopt regulations necessary to implement this section, including regulations that do both of the following:(1) Establish uniform standards for making a determination regarding another country’s national standards.(2) Prescribe the procedure by which a determination regarding another country’s national standards shall occur.(d) (1) The commission shall annually report to the Legislature the list of countries that qualify under this section, the number of credential applications from foreign countries that are approved, and the country of origin of those credential applications.(2) A report to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 663, Sec. 20. (AB 320) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Educ Code § 44275.6 (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 44275.6.

44275.6.  (a) A school district, county office of education, and charter school shall annually report to the department, in a manner prescribed by the department, the number of visa applications for persons excluded from the term “immigrant,” for purposes of the federal Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. Sec. 1101), pursuant to Section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of Title 8 of the United States Code that the school district, county office of education, or charter school applies for on behalf of potential employees, and the number of those visa applications that are granted.(b) (1) The department shall annually report the information provided pursuant to subdivision (a) to the Legislature.(2) A report to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 296, Sec. 16. (AB 1096) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Educ Code § 44276 (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 44276.

44276.  (a) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that California’s public school pupils need quality instruction and support in the areas of computer education in order to develop the skills necessary for entry into an increasingly technological society. The Legislature recognizes that computers and other technologies are an integral part of contemporary society and the state educational system.It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this section to provide a statewide standard for the preparation of educational personnel in the areas of computer education.(b) For purposes of this section, “computer education” means the process of teaching pupils about computers.(c) The Commission on Teacher Credentialing, in consultation with the Superintendent of Public Instruction, may develop and disseminate voluntary standards for the training and performance of teachers and resource personnel in the area of computer education.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 922, Sec. 81. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Educ Code § 44276.6 (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 44276.6.

44276.6.  It is the intent of the Legislature that the Commission on Teacher Credentialing not duplicate the efforts of the State Department of Education, Office of Criminal Justice Planning, Department of the Youth Authority, and the School/Law Enforcement Partnership in undertaking leadership activities directed toward establishing appropriate standards of preparation for teachers and other certificated personnel concerning violent behavior by pupils. The commission shall consult with these agencies and consider policies, programs, guidelines, other resource and training materials, and experts, which these agencies have identified, funded, or developed to reduce violent behavior by pupils.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 922, Sec. 84. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Educ Code § 44279.4 (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 4.5 - Marian Bergeson Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment System|Section 44279.4.

44279.4.  (a) (1) It is the intent of the Legislature that one full year, or the equivalent thereof, of paid, classroom teaching experience and beginning teacher support and assessment shall be a prerequisite to obtaining a professional credential to teach in the California public schools.(2) Any credential candidate who is eligible for a preliminary credential shall be eligible for a classroom teaching position with beginning teacher support and assessment. The requirements of this article may be waived by the commission for individuals who are pursuing alternative entry programs established pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 44225 and subparagraph (B) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (c) of Section 44259.(b)  It is the intent of the Legislature that support and assessment of beginning teachers shall be governed by standards adopted by the commission in consultation with the Superintendent and the state board.(c) A beginning teacher who has been issued a preliminary teaching credential and a preliminary specialty credential pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of Section 44225 shall be eligible for one year of beginning teacher support and assessment that combines classroom teaching and specialty instruction.(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 348, Sec. 4. (SB 941) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Educ Code § 44279.7 (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 4.5 - Marian Bergeson Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment System|Section 44279.7.

44279.7.  (a) The superintendent and the commission shall award supplemental grants on a competitive basis to Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment System teacher induction programs established pursuant to Section 44279.2 that are identified as having expertise according to criteria established by the superintendent and the commission. The supplemental grants received pursuant to this section shall be expended to assist clusters of teacher induction programs operated by school districts or consortiums of school districts.(b) The superintendent and the commission shall designate each school district and consortium of school districts participating in the Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment System established pursuant to Section 44279.2 as belonging to a cluster according to the criteria established pursuant to this subdivision. For the purposes of this section “cluster” means a cluster of school districts or consortium of school districts established pursuant this section. The superintendent and the commission shall establish criteria for the formation of school districts or consortiums of school district teacher induction program clusters based upon, but not necessarily be limited to, all of the following:(1) Geographic proximity.(2) Program size.(3) The number of beginning teachers served.(4) The similarity of teacher characteristics and pupil populations in each school district.(c) School districts and consortiums of school districts awarded supplemental grants pursuant to this section shall identify a teacher induction program consultant to assist the school district or consortiums of school districts forming a cluster. The superintendent and the commission shall identify the purpose and functions of each consultant. Those purposes and functions shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, all the following:(1) Assisting in designing, implementing, refining, and evaluating their teacher induction programs.(2) Assisting in building the capacity to provide professional development for all personnel involved in the implementation of teacher induction programs, including, but not limited to, beginning teachers, support providers, and administrators.(3) Disseminating information on teacher induction programs to all interested participants within the cluster and collaborating with other consultants statewide and with state administrative agency staff to ensure ongoing program improvement.(d) The superintendent and the commission shall ensure that each grant awarded pursuant to this section supports the salary and benefits and other related costs based on the prorated amount of time dedicated to this function for a consultant to assist each cluster.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 485, Sec. 51. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Educ Code § 44280 (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 5 - Subject Matter Examinations and Assessments|Section 44280.

44280.  (a) The adequacy of subject matter preparation and the basis for assignment of certified personnel shall be determined by the successful demonstration of subject matter competence as set forth in paragraph (5) of subdivision (b) of Section 44259.(b) For the purpose of determining the adequacy of subject matter knowledge of languages for which there are no adequate examinations, the commission may establish guidelines for accepting alternative assessments performed by organizations that are expert in the language and culture assessed.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 44, Sec. 40. (AB 130) Effective July 9, 2021.)
CA Educ Code § 44281 (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 5 - Subject Matter Examinations and Assessments|Section 44281.

44281.  The commission shall select, administer, and interpret subject matter examinations, which shall be a prerequisite for assignment to assure minimum levels of subject matter knowledge by all certified personnel regardless of the pattern and place of preparation.(Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
CA Educ Code § 44282 (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 5 - Subject Matter Examinations and Assessments|Section 44282.

44282.  (a) The commission shall adopt examinations and assessments to verify the subject matter knowledge and competence of candidates for the single subject teaching credentials described in Section 44257 and the concentrations described in Section 44257.2.(b) A general subject matter examination authorizing teaching multiple subjects shall include an examination of the candidate’s knowledge of the following areas: language studies, literature, mathematics, science, social studies, history, the arts, physical education, and human development.(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 809, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Educ Code § 44282.1 (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 5 - Subject Matter Examinations and Assessments|Section 44282.1.

44282.1.  (a) In carrying out its duties prescribed by subdivision (h) of Section 44225, the commission shall not develop a new health science subject matter examination, but shall instead employ an existing health science subject matter examination for the purpose of certifying single subject instruction in health science.(b) It is the intent of the Legislature that no funds be appropriated from the Teacher Credentials Fund, or any other fund, for the purpose of development of a health science subject matter examination by the commission.(Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 604, Sec. 2.)
CA Educ Code § 44283.2 (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 5 - Subject Matter Examinations and Assessments|Section 44283.2.

44283.2.  (a) Commencing on January 1, 2000, prior to the initial issuance of a specialist teaching credential in special education pursuant to Section 44265, except as provided in subdivision (b) a first time credential applicant who is not credentialed in any state shall be required to demonstrate that he or she passed the reading instruction competence assessment developed pursuant to Section 44283.(b) This section shall not apply to an applicant for an Early Childhood Special Education Certificate or Early Childhood Special Education Credential, which authorizes the holder to provide educational services to children from birth through prekindergarten who are eligible for early intervention special education and related services.(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 623, Sec. 5. Effective October 10, 1999.)
CA Educ Code § 44283.3 (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 5 - Subject Matter Examinations and Assessments|Section 44283.3.

44283.3.  A holder of a preliminary multiple subject credential or a preliminary education specialist credential who was unable to take the reading instruction competence assessment pursuant to Section 44283, as it read on January 1, 2020, due to the closure of assessment centers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and who must complete this requirement in order to earn a professional clear credential, may, if the reading instruction competence assessment is no longer being administered, complete this requirement through successful completion of an assessment required by another state that is identified by the commission as meeting the requirements of Section 44283, as it read on January 1, 2021.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 678, Sec. 8. (SB 488) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Educ Code § 44284 (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 5 - Subject Matter Examinations and Assessments|Section 44284.

44284.  Examinations authorizing advanced or specialist teaching service may be authorized by the commission. Such examinations shall conform to the guidelines established by this chapter.(Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
CA Educ Code § 44288 (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 5 - Subject Matter Examinations and Assessments|Section 44288.

44288.  The commission shall create subject matter advisory panels to advise in the selection, administration, and interpretation of examinations. The subject matter advisory panels shall consist of recognized leaders in the subject matter fields to be examined and shall be composed primarily of full-time public school classroom teachers, and full-time college or university classroom teachers.Experts and authorities in the field of examination design, interpretation, and analysis may be included in the subject matter panels or may be separately employed by the commission.Members of the examination panels shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses.The approved examinations shall provide for flexibility and variety in patterns of subject matter preparation.(Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
CA Educ Code § 44289 (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 5 - Subject Matter Examinations and Assessments|Section 44289.

44289.  The commission shall set passing scores with the objective of assuring an adequate level of subject matter preparation.The examination shall report at least relative and absolute scores to facilitate comparison and interpretation, if practicable.The individual candidate’s score on any examination shall be a matter of record, but shall not be posted on the front of the credential or be made available to the public; the teaching or other credential shall identify by name those examinations successfully passed.Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit research, evaluation, analysis, or interpretation of test scores so long as individual confidentiality is maintained.(Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
CA Educ Code § 44290 (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 5 - Subject Matter Examinations and Assessments|Section 44290.

44290.  The commission, before the adoption of any examination, shall provide an opportunity to the public and teaching profession to present their viewpoints with respect thereto in open hearings.(Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
CA Educ Code § 44291 (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 5 - Subject Matter Examinations and Assessments|Section 44291.

44291.  The approved examinations shall be instruments whose purpose is to measure achievement and shall be used solely to measure objective knowledge of subject matter.(Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
CA Educ Code § 44292 (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 5 - Subject Matter Examinations and Assessments|Section 44292.

44292.  Insofar as is reasonable and practicable, the commission shall adopt examinations which are nationally administered on a regular basis.(Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
CA Educ Code § 44293 (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 5 - Subject Matter Examinations and Assessments|Section 44293.

44293.  In selecting subject matter examinations, the commission shall consider the importance of timely and expeditious processing and the desirability and convenience of machine scoring.(Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
CA Educ Code § 44294 (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 5 - Subject Matter Examinations and Assessments|Section 44294.

44294.  The commission may approve more than one examination with passing scores appropriate to each examination for any of the categories to be examined as required by this chapter.(Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
CA Educ Code § 44295 (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 5 - Subject Matter Examinations and Assessments|Section 44295.

44295.  In the selection, adoption and interpretation of examinations, the commission shall analyze and account for any cultural, class, or social bias which may arbitrarily and unfairly work to the disadvantage of any group of examinees, and shall assess and report upon the extent to which, if any, the passing score may adversely affect any group of prospective or actual examinees due to social, cultural, or ethnic factors.(Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
CA Educ Code § 44296 (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 5 - Subject Matter Examinations and Assessments|Section 44296.

44296.  The commission may collect various data, including the ethnic background of examinees, age, sex, the college or university attended, degrees held, teaching experience, and other factors which may pertain, in the judgment of the commission, to examination performance.(Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
CA Educ Code § 44297 (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 5 - Subject Matter Examinations and Assessments|Section 44297.

44297.  No limit may be placed on the number of times an examinee may take the approved examinations.(Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)
CA Educ Code § 44298 (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 5 - Subject Matter Examinations and Assessments|Section 44298.

44298.  Fees charged for the examinations shall be sufficient to furnish the full cost of the examination system, except as these funds may be augmented from designated appropriations by the Legislature from the Teacher Credentials Fund.(Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)