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This bill makes several changes to California's education code to enhance recognition and support for Cambridge International Education programs. First, it adds Cambridge International Level examinations to the list of assessments that can be used to evaluate school principals' performance, specifically in measuring pupil academic growth. The bill also expands the definition of educational counseling to explicitly include encouraging participation in Cambridge International programs, which will help school counselors provide more comprehensive guidance to students. Additionally, the bill authorizes school districts that offer Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), AS, or A level courses to help pay test fees for students who need financial assistance. The legislation also establishes criteria for future privately developed educational programs to be included in the Education Code, requiring that such programs be already offered by local educational agencies, approved by University of California and California State University for admissions, recommended for college credit by the American Council on Education, and supported by professional development for teachers. The bill recognizes Cambridge International Education as a global educational program that provides students with deep subject knowledge and critical thinking skills, and notes that successful participants often receive advanced placement credit at colleges and universities.

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