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| 1 | + | Amended IN Assembly March 17, 2022 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1675Introduced by Assembly Member Members Ward and CervantesJanuary 20, 2022 An act to amend Section 44343.5 of the Education Code, relating to teacher credentialing. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1675, as amended, Ward. Teacher credentialing: spouses of active duty members of the Armed Forces: expedited application process.Existing law requires the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to establish standards for the issuance and renewal of credentials, certificates, and permits. Existing law establishes that a preliminary teaching credential shall be valid for 5 years, pending completion of the clear credential program. Existing law requires the commission to grant or deny a completed application for a credential within 7 days of the date that the commission received the application if the applicant supplies the commission with evidence that the applicant is married to, or in a domestic partnership or other legal union with, an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is assigned to a duty station in this state under official active duty military orders and holds a valid teaching credential in another state, district, or territory of the United States. This bill instead would require the commission to issue grant or deny a preliminary 5-year or clear multiple subject, single subject, or education specialist teaching credential within 7 days of the date that the commission received an a completed application if the applicant submits evidence that (1) evidence that the applicant is married to, or in a domestic partnership or other legal union with, an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is assigned to a duty station in this state under official active duty military orders, (2) holds proof of holding a valid, unexpired, professional-level teaching credential in a comparable area of certification to the California credential in another state, district, or territory of the United States, and (3) verifies successful completion fingerprints for purposes of conducting a criminal background check, as provided. The bill would clarify that these requirements for the clear teaching credential are in addition to other existing education, experience, and knowledge requirements for the clear teaching credential. The bill also would require the commission to publish information about credentialing options available to military veterans, members of the military, and their spouses prominently on the home page of the commissions internet website.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 44343.5 of the Education Code is amended to read:44343.5. (a) The commission shall issue grant or deny a preliminary five-year or clear multiple subject, single subject, or education specialist teaching credential within seven days of the date that the commission received an a completed application for a credential if the applicant submits all of the following with their application:(1) Evidence that the applicant is married to, or in a domestic partnership or other legal union with, an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is assigned to a duty station in this state under official active duty military orders.(2) Proof of holding a valid, unexpired, professional-level teaching credential in a comparable area of certification to the California credential in another state, district, or territory of the United States.(3) Verification of successfully completing A full set of fingerprints for purposes of conducting a criminal background check conducted under pursuant to Sections 44339, 44340, and 44341 for credentialing purposes. 44341.(b) The commission shall issue a preliminary five-year teaching credential to an applicant who fulfills the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) without any additional requirements.(c) The commission shall issue a clear teaching credential to an applicant who fulfills the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) after the applicant has met all the requirements within subdivision (c) or (d) of Section 44274.2.(d) The seven-day processing time set forth in this section shall not apply to an application subject to a fitness review by the commission pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 44240).(e) The commission shall publish information pertinent to this section and all other credentialing options available to military veterans, members of the military, and their spouses prominently on the home page of the commissions internet website. | |
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| 3 | + | Amended IN Assembly March 17, 2022 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1675Introduced by Assembly Member Members Ward and CervantesJanuary 20, 2022 An act to amend Section 44343.5 of the Education Code, relating to teacher credentialing. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1675, as amended, Ward. Teacher credentialing: spouses of active duty members of the Armed Forces: expedited application process.Existing law requires the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to establish standards for the issuance and renewal of credentials, certificates, and permits. Existing law establishes that a preliminary teaching credential shall be valid for 5 years, pending completion of the clear credential program. Existing law requires the commission to grant or deny a completed application for a credential within 7 days of the date that the commission received the application if the applicant supplies the commission with evidence that the applicant is married to, or in a domestic partnership or other legal union with, an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is assigned to a duty station in this state under official active duty military orders and holds a valid teaching credential in another state, district, or territory of the United States. This bill instead would require the commission to issue grant or deny a preliminary 5-year or clear multiple subject, single subject, or education specialist teaching credential within 7 days of the date that the commission received an a completed application if the applicant submits evidence that (1) evidence that the applicant is married to, or in a domestic partnership or other legal union with, an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is assigned to a duty station in this state under official active duty military orders, (2) holds proof of holding a valid, unexpired, professional-level teaching credential in a comparable area of certification to the California credential in another state, district, or territory of the United States, and (3) verifies successful completion fingerprints for purposes of conducting a criminal background check, as provided. The bill would clarify that these requirements for the clear teaching credential are in addition to other existing education, experience, and knowledge requirements for the clear teaching credential. The bill also would require the commission to publish information about credentialing options available to military veterans, members of the military, and their spouses prominently on the home page of the commissions internet website.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO | |
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| 10 | 9 | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION | |
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| 12 | 11 | Assembly Bill | |
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| 14 | 13 | No. 1675 | |
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| 16 | - | Introduced by Assembly Members Ward and CervantesJanuary 20, 2022 | |
| 15 | + | Introduced by Assembly Member Members Ward and CervantesJanuary 20, 2022 | |
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| 18 | - | Introduced by Assembly Members Ward and Cervantes | |
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| 21 | 20 | An act to amend Section 44343.5 of the Education Code, relating to teacher credentialing. | |
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| 23 | 22 | LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST | |
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| 25 | 24 | ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST | |
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| 27 | 26 | AB 1675, as amended, Ward. Teacher credentialing: spouses of active duty members of the Armed Forces: expedited application process. | |
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| 29 | - | Existing law requires the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to establish standards for the issuance and renewal of credentials, certificates, and permits. Existing law establishes that a preliminary teaching credential shall be valid for 5 years, pending completion of the clear credential program. Existing law requires the commission to grant or deny a completed application for a credential within 7 days of the date that the commission received the application if the applicant supplies the commission with evidence that the applicant is married to, or in a domestic partnership or other legal union with, an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is assigned to a duty station in this state under official active duty military orders and holds a valid teaching credential in another state, district, or territory of the United States. This bill instead would require the commission to grant or deny a credential within 7 days of the date that the commission received a completed application if the applicant submits (1) evidence that the applicant is married to, or in a domestic partnership or other legal union with, an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is assigned to a duty station in this state under official active duty military orders, (2) proof of holding a valid, unexpired, professional-level teaching credential in a comparable area of certification to the California credential in another state, district, or territory of the United States, | |
| 28 | + | Existing law requires the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to establish standards for the issuance and renewal of credentials, certificates, and permits. Existing law establishes that a preliminary teaching credential shall be valid for 5 years, pending completion of the clear credential program. Existing law requires the commission to grant or deny a completed application for a credential within 7 days of the date that the commission received the application if the applicant supplies the commission with evidence that the applicant is married to, or in a domestic partnership or other legal union with, an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is assigned to a duty station in this state under official active duty military orders and holds a valid teaching credential in another state, district, or territory of the United States. This bill instead would require the commission to issue grant or deny a preliminary 5-year or clear multiple subject, single subject, or education specialist teaching credential within 7 days of the date that the commission received an a completed application if the applicant submits evidence that (1) evidence that the applicant is married to, or in a domestic partnership or other legal union with, an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is assigned to a duty station in this state under official active duty military orders, (2) holds proof of holding a valid, unexpired, professional-level teaching credential in a comparable area of certification to the California credential in another state, district, or territory of the United States, and (3) verifies successful completion fingerprints for purposes of conducting a criminal background check, as provided. The bill would clarify that these requirements for the clear teaching credential are in addition to other existing education, experience, and knowledge requirements for the clear teaching credential. The bill also would require the commission to publish information about credentialing options available to military veterans, members of the military, and their spouses prominently on the home page of the commissions internet website. | |
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| 31 | 30 | Existing law requires the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to establish standards for the issuance and renewal of credentials, certificates, and permits. Existing law establishes that a preliminary teaching credential shall be valid for 5 years, pending completion of the clear credential program. Existing law requires the commission to grant or deny a completed application for a credential within 7 days of the date that the commission received the application if the applicant supplies the commission with evidence that the applicant is married to, or in a domestic partnership or other legal union with, an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is assigned to a duty station in this state under official active duty military orders and holds a valid teaching credential in another state, district, or territory of the United States. | |
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| 33 | - | This bill instead would require the commission to grant or deny a credential within 7 days of the date that the commission received a completed application if the applicant submits (1) evidence that the applicant is married to, or in a domestic partnership or other legal union with, an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is assigned to a duty station in this state under official active duty military orders, (2) proof of holding a valid, unexpired, professional-level teaching credential in a comparable area of certification to the California credential in another state, district, or territory of the United States, | |
| 32 | + | This bill instead would require the commission to issue grant or deny a preliminary 5-year or clear multiple subject, single subject, or education specialist teaching credential within 7 days of the date that the commission received an a completed application if the applicant submits evidence that (1) evidence that the applicant is married to, or in a domestic partnership or other legal union with, an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is assigned to a duty station in this state under official active duty military orders, (2) holds proof of holding a valid, unexpired, professional-level teaching credential in a comparable area of certification to the California credential in another state, district, or territory of the United States, and (3) verifies successful completion fingerprints for purposes of conducting a criminal background check, as provided. The bill would clarify that these requirements for the clear teaching credential are in addition to other existing education, experience, and knowledge requirements for the clear teaching credential. The bill also would require the commission to publish information about credentialing options available to military veterans, members of the military, and their spouses prominently on the home page of the commissions internet website. | |
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| 35 | 34 | ## Digest Key | |
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| 37 | 36 | ## Bill Text | |
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| 39 | - | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 44343.5 of the Education Code is amended to read:44343.5. (a) The commission shall grant or deny a credential within seven days of the date that the commission received a completed application for a credential if the applicant submits all of the following with their application:(1) Evidence that the applicant is married to, or in a domestic partnership or other legal union with, an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is assigned to a duty station in this state under official active duty military orders.(2) Proof of holding a valid, unexpired, professional-level teaching credential in a comparable area of certification to the California credential in another state, district, or territory of the United States. | |
| 38 | + | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 44343.5 of the Education Code is amended to read:44343.5. (a) The commission shall issue grant or deny a preliminary five-year or clear multiple subject, single subject, or education specialist teaching credential within seven days of the date that the commission received an a completed application for a credential if the applicant submits all of the following with their application:(1) Evidence that the applicant is married to, or in a domestic partnership or other legal union with, an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is assigned to a duty station in this state under official active duty military orders.(2) Proof of holding a valid, unexpired, professional-level teaching credential in a comparable area of certification to the California credential in another state, district, or territory of the United States.(3) Verification of successfully completing A full set of fingerprints for purposes of conducting a criminal background check conducted under pursuant to Sections 44339, 44340, and 44341 for credentialing purposes. 44341.(b) The commission shall issue a preliminary five-year teaching credential to an applicant who fulfills the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) without any additional requirements.(c) The commission shall issue a clear teaching credential to an applicant who fulfills the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) after the applicant has met all the requirements within subdivision (c) or (d) of Section 44274.2.(d) The seven-day processing time set forth in this section shall not apply to an application subject to a fitness review by the commission pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 44240).(e) The commission shall publish information pertinent to this section and all other credentialing options available to military veterans, members of the military, and their spouses prominently on the home page of the commissions internet website. | |
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| 41 | 40 | The people of the State of California do enact as follows: | |
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| 43 | 42 | ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows: | |
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| 45 | - | SECTION 1. Section 44343.5 of the Education Code is amended to read:44343.5. (a) The commission shall grant or deny a credential within seven days of the date that the commission received a completed application for a credential if the applicant submits all of the following with their application:(1) Evidence that the applicant is married to, or in a domestic partnership or other legal union with, an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is assigned to a duty station in this state under official active duty military orders.(2) Proof of holding a valid, unexpired, professional-level teaching credential in a comparable area of certification to the California credential in another state, district, or territory of the United States. | |
| 44 | + | SECTION 1. Section 44343.5 of the Education Code is amended to read:44343.5. (a) The commission shall issue grant or deny a preliminary five-year or clear multiple subject, single subject, or education specialist teaching credential within seven days of the date that the commission received an a completed application for a credential if the applicant submits all of the following with their application:(1) Evidence that the applicant is married to, or in a domestic partnership or other legal union with, an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is assigned to a duty station in this state under official active duty military orders.(2) Proof of holding a valid, unexpired, professional-level teaching credential in a comparable area of certification to the California credential in another state, district, or territory of the United States.(3) Verification of successfully completing A full set of fingerprints for purposes of conducting a criminal background check conducted under pursuant to Sections 44339, 44340, and 44341 for credentialing purposes. 44341.(b) The commission shall issue a preliminary five-year teaching credential to an applicant who fulfills the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) without any additional requirements.(c) The commission shall issue a clear teaching credential to an applicant who fulfills the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) after the applicant has met all the requirements within subdivision (c) or (d) of Section 44274.2.(d) The seven-day processing time set forth in this section shall not apply to an application subject to a fitness review by the commission pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 44240).(e) The commission shall publish information pertinent to this section and all other credentialing options available to military veterans, members of the military, and their spouses prominently on the home page of the commissions internet website. | |
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| 47 | 46 | SECTION 1. Section 44343.5 of the Education Code is amended to read: | |
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| 49 | 48 | ### SECTION 1. | |
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| 51 | - | 44343.5. (a) The commission shall grant or deny a credential within seven days of the date that the commission received a completed application for a credential if the applicant submits all of the following with their application:(1) Evidence that the applicant is married to, or in a domestic partnership or other legal union with, an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is assigned to a duty station in this state under official active duty military orders.(2) Proof of holding a valid, unexpired, professional-level teaching credential in a comparable area of certification to the California credential in another state, district, or territory of the United States. | |
| 50 | + | 44343.5. (a) The commission shall issue grant or deny a preliminary five-year or clear multiple subject, single subject, or education specialist teaching credential within seven days of the date that the commission received an a completed application for a credential if the applicant submits all of the following with their application:(1) Evidence that the applicant is married to, or in a domestic partnership or other legal union with, an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is assigned to a duty station in this state under official active duty military orders.(2) Proof of holding a valid, unexpired, professional-level teaching credential in a comparable area of certification to the California credential in another state, district, or territory of the United States.(3) Verification of successfully completing A full set of fingerprints for purposes of conducting a criminal background check conducted under pursuant to Sections 44339, 44340, and 44341 for credentialing purposes. 44341.(b) The commission shall issue a preliminary five-year teaching credential to an applicant who fulfills the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) without any additional requirements.(c) The commission shall issue a clear teaching credential to an applicant who fulfills the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) after the applicant has met all the requirements within subdivision (c) or (d) of Section 44274.2.(d) The seven-day processing time set forth in this section shall not apply to an application subject to a fitness review by the commission pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 44240).(e) The commission shall publish information pertinent to this section and all other credentialing options available to military veterans, members of the military, and their spouses prominently on the home page of the commissions internet website. | |
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| 53 | - | 44343.5. (a) The commission shall grant or deny a credential within seven days of the date that the commission received a completed application for a credential if the applicant submits all of the following with their application:(1) Evidence that the applicant is married to, or in a domestic partnership or other legal union with, an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is assigned to a duty station in this state under official active duty military orders.(2) Proof of holding a valid, unexpired, professional-level teaching credential in a comparable area of certification to the California credential in another state, district, or territory of the United States. | |
| 52 | + | 44343.5. (a) The commission shall issue grant or deny a preliminary five-year or clear multiple subject, single subject, or education specialist teaching credential within seven days of the date that the commission received an a completed application for a credential if the applicant submits all of the following with their application:(1) Evidence that the applicant is married to, or in a domestic partnership or other legal union with, an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is assigned to a duty station in this state under official active duty military orders.(2) Proof of holding a valid, unexpired, professional-level teaching credential in a comparable area of certification to the California credential in another state, district, or territory of the United States.(3) Verification of successfully completing A full set of fingerprints for purposes of conducting a criminal background check conducted under pursuant to Sections 44339, 44340, and 44341 for credentialing purposes. 44341.(b) The commission shall issue a preliminary five-year teaching credential to an applicant who fulfills the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) without any additional requirements.(c) The commission shall issue a clear teaching credential to an applicant who fulfills the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) after the applicant has met all the requirements within subdivision (c) or (d) of Section 44274.2.(d) The seven-day processing time set forth in this section shall not apply to an application subject to a fitness review by the commission pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 44240).(e) The commission shall publish information pertinent to this section and all other credentialing options available to military veterans, members of the military, and their spouses prominently on the home page of the commissions internet website. | |
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| 55 | - | 44343.5. (a) The commission shall grant or deny a credential within seven days of the date that the commission received a completed application for a credential if the applicant submits all of the following with their application:(1) Evidence that the applicant is married to, or in a domestic partnership or other legal union with, an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is assigned to a duty station in this state under official active duty military orders.(2) Proof of holding a valid, unexpired, professional-level teaching credential in a comparable area of certification to the California credential in another state, district, or territory of the United States. | |
| 54 | + | 44343.5. (a) The commission shall issue grant or deny a preliminary five-year or clear multiple subject, single subject, or education specialist teaching credential within seven days of the date that the commission received an a completed application for a credential if the applicant submits all of the following with their application:(1) Evidence that the applicant is married to, or in a domestic partnership or other legal union with, an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is assigned to a duty station in this state under official active duty military orders.(2) Proof of holding a valid, unexpired, professional-level teaching credential in a comparable area of certification to the California credential in another state, district, or territory of the United States.(3) Verification of successfully completing A full set of fingerprints for purposes of conducting a criminal background check conducted under pursuant to Sections 44339, 44340, and 44341 for credentialing purposes. 44341.(b) The commission shall issue a preliminary five-year teaching credential to an applicant who fulfills the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) without any additional requirements.(c) The commission shall issue a clear teaching credential to an applicant who fulfills the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) after the applicant has met all the requirements within subdivision (c) or (d) of Section 44274.2.(d) The seven-day processing time set forth in this section shall not apply to an application subject to a fitness review by the commission pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 44240).(e) The commission shall publish information pertinent to this section and all other credentialing options available to military veterans, members of the military, and their spouses prominently on the home page of the commissions internet website. | |
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| 59 | - | 44343.5. (a) The commission shall grant or deny a credential within seven days of the date that the commission received a completed application for a credential if the applicant submits all of the following with their application: | |
| 58 | + | 44343.5. (a) The commission shall issue grant or deny a preliminary five-year or clear multiple subject, single subject, or education specialist teaching credential within seven days of the date that the commission received an a completed application for a credential if the applicant submits all of the following with their application: | |
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| 61 | 60 | (1) Evidence that the applicant is married to, or in a domestic partnership or other legal union with, an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is assigned to a duty station in this state under official active duty military orders. | |
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| 63 | - | (2) Proof of holding a valid, unexpired, professional-level teaching credential in a comparable area of certification to the California credential in another state, district, or territory of the United States. | |
| 62 | + | (2) Proof of holding a valid, unexpired, professional-level teaching credential in a comparable area of certification to the California credential in another state, district, or territory of the United States. | |
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| 65 | - | (3) A full set of fingerprints for purposes of conducting a criminal background check pursuant to Sections 44339, 44340, and 44341. | |
| 64 | + | (3) Verification of successfully completing A full set of fingerprints for purposes of conducting a criminal background check conducted under pursuant to Sections 44339, 44340, and 44341 for credentialing purposes. 44341. | |
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| 67 | - | (b) The commission shall issue | |
| 66 | + | (b) The commission shall issue a preliminary five-year teaching credential to an applicant who fulfills the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) without any additional requirements. | |
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| 69 | - | (c) The commission | |
| 68 | + | (c) The commission shall issue a clear teaching credential to an applicant who fulfills the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a) after the applicant has met all the requirements within subdivision (c) or (d) of Section 44274.2. | |
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| 71 | 70 | (d) The seven-day processing time set forth in this section shall not apply to an application subject to a fitness review by the commission pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 44240). | |
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| 73 | 72 | (e) The commission shall publish information pertinent to this section and all other credentialing options available to military veterans, members of the military, and their spouses prominently on the home page of the commissions internet website. | |
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| 75 | - | (f) For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply: | |
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| 77 | - | (1) Armed Forces of the United States means the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard. | |
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| 79 | - | (2) Completed application means an application that includes fulfillment of the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a). | |
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| 81 | - | (3) Professional-level teaching credential means a credential issued in another state, district, or territory of the United States in a comparable area of certification to the California credential, that required completion of a baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university. |