Bill > AB1009

This bill modifies the requirements for obtaining a preliminary administrative services credential in California, specifically expanding pathways for occupational and physical therapists to qualify. The bill increases the minimum experience requirement from 3 to 5 years and now allows experience as a school-based occupational or physical therapist to count toward those years. Additionally, the bill permits occupational therapists and physical therapists with valid state licenses to use those licenses as part of their credential qualification, though they cannot automatically supervise or evaluate teachers without additional educational or leadership qualifications determined by their employing educational agency. The bill also provides flexibility for local educational agencies to request a waiver of up to two years of experience for candidates who complete an approved administrative services program, hold an appropriate credential or license, and have been offered an administrative position. Importantly, the bill includes a provision that it will only become fully operative under specific conditions related to another bill (AB 959) being enacted, ensuring coordination between potential legislative changes to the credentialing process.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1009