Amended IN Assembly April 19, 2022 Amended IN Assembly March 17, 2022 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1675Introduced by Assembly 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 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, credential, as defined, and (3) 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 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. credential.(3) A full set of fingerprints for purposes of conducting a criminal background check pursuant to Sections 44339, 44340, and 44341.(b) The commission shall issue grant or deny 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 shallissue grant or deny 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.(f) For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:(1) Armed Forces of the United States means the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard.(2) Completed application means an application that includes fulfillment of the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a).(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.
Amended IN Assembly April 19, 2022 Amended IN Assembly March 17, 2022 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1675Introduced by Assembly 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 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, credential, as defined, and (3) 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
Amended IN Assembly April 19, 2022 Amended IN Assembly March 17, 2022
Amended IN Assembly April 19, 2022
Amended IN Assembly March 17, 2022
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 1675
Introduced by Assembly Members Ward and CervantesJanuary 20, 2022
Introduced by Assembly Members Ward and Cervantes
January 20, 2022
An act to amend Section 44343.5 of the Education Code, relating to teacher credentialing.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 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 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, credential, as defined, and (3) 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.
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, credential, as defined, and (3) 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
## Bill Text
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. credential.(3) A full set of fingerprints for purposes of conducting a criminal background check pursuant to Sections 44339, 44340, and 44341.(b) The commission shall issue grant or deny 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 shallissue grant or deny 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.(f) For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:(1) Armed Forces of the United States means the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard.(2) Completed application means an application that includes fulfillment of the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a).(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.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## 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. credential.(3) A full set of fingerprints for purposes of conducting a criminal background check pursuant to Sections 44339, 44340, and 44341.(b) The commission shall issue grant or deny 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 shallissue grant or deny 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.(f) For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:(1) Armed Forces of the United States means the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard.(2) Completed application means an application that includes fulfillment of the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a).(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.
SECTION 1. Section 44343.5 of the Education Code is amended to read:
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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. credential.(3) A full set of fingerprints for purposes of conducting a criminal background check pursuant to Sections 44339, 44340, and 44341.(b) The commission shall issue grant or deny 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 shallissue grant or deny 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.(f) For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:(1) Armed Forces of the United States means the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard.(2) Completed application means an application that includes fulfillment of the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a).(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.
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. credential.(3) A full set of fingerprints for purposes of conducting a criminal background check pursuant to Sections 44339, 44340, and 44341.(b) The commission shall issue grant or deny 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 shallissue grant or deny 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.(f) For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:(1) Armed Forces of the United States means the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard.(2) Completed application means an application that includes fulfillment of the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a).(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.
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. credential.(3) A full set of fingerprints for purposes of conducting a criminal background check pursuant to Sections 44339, 44340, and 44341.(b) The commission shall issue grant or deny 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 shallissue grant or deny 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.(f) For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:(1) Armed Forces of the United States means the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard.(2) Completed application means an application that includes fulfillment of the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a).(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.
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. credential.
(3) A full set of fingerprints for purposes of conducting a criminal background check pursuant to Sections 44339, 44340, and 44341.
(b) The commission shall issue grant or deny 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 shallissue grant or deny 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.
(f) For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:
(1) Armed Forces of the United States means the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard.
(2) Completed application means an application that includes fulfillment of the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a).
(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.