Bill > AB1119

This bill requires the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to develop efficient pathways for obtaining dual teaching credentials by March 1, 2027. Specifically, the bill aims to create routes for teacher candidates and existing teachers to earn multiple credentials, such as simultaneously obtaining a multiple subject, single subject, or early childhood education specialist credential alongside an education specialist credential (credential for teaching students with disabilities). The legislation recognizes California's long-standing shortage of education specialists and seeks to increase teacher flexibility by allowing educators to become qualified to teach in multiple settings and subject areas. The Commission must review current credentialing routes, determine which existing program contents could overlap to create efficiency, explore potential supplementary authorizations, identify barriers to dual credentialing, and examine credentialing approaches in other states. The bill's broader context is California's goal of creating a more inclusive education system where teachers are prepared to effectively teach students with and without disabilities in integrated classroom settings, ultimately supporting more comprehensive and equitable educational opportunities for all students.

Budget and Finance, Education

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