Bill > AB1119

This bill requires the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to convene a workgroup by July 1, 2026, to develop more efficient pathways for teachers to obtain dual credentials. The workgroup will focus on creating streamlined routes for teacher candidates and existing teachers to earn multiple credentials, such as combining multiple subject, single subject, education specialist, and early childhood education specialist instruction credentials. Specifically, the workgroup will review current credentialing routes, identify potential efficiencies in teacher preparation programs, examine barriers to dual credentialing, study credentialing practices in other states, and make recommendations for statutory changes and support strategies. The workgroup must include at least 50% current classroom teachers with various credentials, as well as representatives from school administration, higher education institutions, and local educational agencies. By July 1, 2027, the Commission must submit a report of the workgroup's findings to legislative committees. The bill is set to be repealed on January 1, 2029, and its implementation depends on appropriate budget appropriations. The underlying motivation is to address teacher shortages, support educational inclusion, and provide teachers with more flexible credentialing options to serve diverse student populations.

Budget and Finance, Education

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