CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1119Introduced by Assembly Member PatelFebruary 20, 2025 An act to add and repeal Section 44238.5 of the Education Code, relating to teacher credentialing.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1119, as introduced, Patel. Teacher credentialing: dual credentialing: workgroup.Existing law requires the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to establish standards for the issuance and renewal of credentials, certificates, and permits. Existing law requires, as a minimum requirement for a preliminary multiple subject, single subject, or education specialist teaching credential, the satisfactory completion of a program of professional preparation, as specified.This bill would, upon appropriation by the Legislature for this purpose, require the commission, on or before July 1, 2026, to convene a workgroup composed of current classroom teachers and other representatives, as specified, to recommend measures to develop and establish efficient routes for (1) teacher candidates to obtain a multiple subject or single subject credential and an education specialist credential, known as dual credentialing, as provided, and (2) existing teachers who only have a multiple subject or single subject credential to obtain an education specialist credential. The bill would require the commission, on or before December 31, 2026, to provide a report of the workgroups findings and recommendations, as provided. The bill would repeal these provisions as of January 1, 2029.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. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The State of California has established a goal of working toward one system of education for all pupils, reflecting the value that all pupils are general education pupils first. To this end, the state has established goals, made investments, and provided technical assistance and support to increase inclusion and belonging of pupils with disabilities in all educational settings.(b) The state has also had a shortage of education specialists for many decades, leading pupils to be served by individuals lacking full preparation.(c) Dual credentialing, which permits teachers to instruct all pupils in all settings holds great promise as a strategy for increasing rates of inclusion and equipping teachers to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners. Dual credentialing also supports the staffing of co-taught classrooms, which is a highly effective strategy for pupils with and without disabilities.(d) California recently reformed its credentialing system to establish a common trunk of preparation that single subject or multiple subject credential candidates and education specialist credential candidates complete. This reformed system also provides an opportunity for programs to make obtaining a second credential more efficient.(e) California also recently established alternate routes to a high school diploma for pupils with disabilities, which will provide all pupils the opportunity to earn a high school diploma. This policy creates an expectation that all pupils, including those with extensive support needs, will have access to content required for graduation, and underscores the need for all teachers to have the capacity to deliver high-quality first instruction in grade-level content, regardless of the setting the pupil is in.SEC. 2. Section 44238.5 is added to the Education Code, to read:44238.5. (a) On or before July 1, 2026, the commission shall convene a workgroup to recommend measures to develop and establish efficient routes for (1) teacher candidates to obtain a multiple subject or single subject credential and an education specialist credential, known as dual credentialing, through preservice programs of preparation and (2) existing teachers who only have a multiple subject or single subject credential to obtain an education specialist credential.(b) In developing recommendations pursuant to subdivision (a), the workgroup shall do all of the following:(1) Review current routes that holders of multiple subject and single subject credentials have to earn additional credentials and supplementary authorizations, pursuant to the commissions authorization provided in subdivision (e) of Section 44225.(2) Determine which content of preparation in multiple subject and single subject programs and education specialist programs, known as the common trunk, could satisfy the requirements for both credentials to create efficiencies toward earning dual credentials.(3) Identify barriers and opportunities for teachers to become dually credentialed and barriers and opportunities for programs of preparation to prepare dually credentialed teachers.(4) Review other states routes to dual credentialing through programs of preparation and for existing holders of multiple subject and single subject credentials.(5) Review routes for dually credentialed teachers prepared outside of the state to become dually credentialed in California.(6) Make recommendations on statutory changes and other strategies necessary to promote opportunities for teachers to become dually credentialed.(c) At least one-half of the workgroup shall be composed of current classroom teachers who hold multiple subject, single subject, or education specialist credentials, including those who have completed a dual credential program. The workgroup shall also include representatives from all of the following:(1) School administration.(2) Institutions of higher education involved in the preparation of teachers, including institutions that currently provide routes to dual credentialing.(3) A regionally accredited institution of higher education that is a division within a county office of education.(d) On or before December 31, 2026, the commission shall provide a report of the workgroups findings and recommendations to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature, consistent with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(e) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(f) The implementation of this section is contingent upon an appropriation for its purposes in the annual Budget Act or another statute.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1119Introduced by Assembly Member PatelFebruary 20, 2025 An act to add and repeal Section 44238.5 of the Education Code, relating to teacher credentialing.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1119, as introduced, Patel. Teacher credentialing: dual credentialing: workgroup.Existing law requires the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to establish standards for the issuance and renewal of credentials, certificates, and permits. Existing law requires, as a minimum requirement for a preliminary multiple subject, single subject, or education specialist teaching credential, the satisfactory completion of a program of professional preparation, as specified.This bill would, upon appropriation by the Legislature for this purpose, require the commission, on or before July 1, 2026, to convene a workgroup composed of current classroom teachers and other representatives, as specified, to recommend measures to develop and establish efficient routes for (1) teacher candidates to obtain a multiple subject or single subject credential and an education specialist credential, known as dual credentialing, as provided, and (2) existing teachers who only have a multiple subject or single subject credential to obtain an education specialist credential. The bill would require the commission, on or before December 31, 2026, to provide a report of the workgroups findings and recommendations, as provided. The bill would repeal these provisions as of January 1, 2029.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 1119
Introduced by Assembly Member PatelFebruary 20, 2025
Introduced by Assembly Member Patel
February 20, 2025
An act to add and repeal Section 44238.5 of the Education Code, relating to teacher credentialing.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1119, as introduced, Patel. Teacher credentialing: dual credentialing: workgroup.
Existing law requires the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to establish standards for the issuance and renewal of credentials, certificates, and permits. Existing law requires, as a minimum requirement for a preliminary multiple subject, single subject, or education specialist teaching credential, the satisfactory completion of a program of professional preparation, as specified.This bill would, upon appropriation by the Legislature for this purpose, require the commission, on or before July 1, 2026, to convene a workgroup composed of current classroom teachers and other representatives, as specified, to recommend measures to develop and establish efficient routes for (1) teacher candidates to obtain a multiple subject or single subject credential and an education specialist credential, known as dual credentialing, as provided, and (2) existing teachers who only have a multiple subject or single subject credential to obtain an education specialist credential. The bill would require the commission, on or before December 31, 2026, to provide a report of the workgroups findings and recommendations, as provided. The bill would repeal these provisions as of January 1, 2029.
Existing law requires the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to establish standards for the issuance and renewal of credentials, certificates, and permits. Existing law requires, as a minimum requirement for a preliminary multiple subject, single subject, or education specialist teaching credential, the satisfactory completion of a program of professional preparation, as specified.
This bill would, upon appropriation by the Legislature for this purpose, require the commission, on or before July 1, 2026, to convene a workgroup composed of current classroom teachers and other representatives, as specified, to recommend measures to develop and establish efficient routes for (1) teacher candidates to obtain a multiple subject or single subject credential and an education specialist credential, known as dual credentialing, as provided, and (2) existing teachers who only have a multiple subject or single subject credential to obtain an education specialist credential. The bill would require the commission, on or before December 31, 2026, to provide a report of the workgroups findings and recommendations, as provided. The bill would repeal these provisions as of January 1, 2029.
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## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The State of California has established a goal of working toward one system of education for all pupils, reflecting the value that all pupils are general education pupils first. To this end, the state has established goals, made investments, and provided technical assistance and support to increase inclusion and belonging of pupils with disabilities in all educational settings.(b) The state has also had a shortage of education specialists for many decades, leading pupils to be served by individuals lacking full preparation.(c) Dual credentialing, which permits teachers to instruct all pupils in all settings holds great promise as a strategy for increasing rates of inclusion and equipping teachers to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners. Dual credentialing also supports the staffing of co-taught classrooms, which is a highly effective strategy for pupils with and without disabilities.(d) California recently reformed its credentialing system to establish a common trunk of preparation that single subject or multiple subject credential candidates and education specialist credential candidates complete. This reformed system also provides an opportunity for programs to make obtaining a second credential more efficient.(e) California also recently established alternate routes to a high school diploma for pupils with disabilities, which will provide all pupils the opportunity to earn a high school diploma. This policy creates an expectation that all pupils, including those with extensive support needs, will have access to content required for graduation, and underscores the need for all teachers to have the capacity to deliver high-quality first instruction in grade-level content, regardless of the setting the pupil is in.SEC. 2. Section 44238.5 is added to the Education Code, to read:44238.5. (a) On or before July 1, 2026, the commission shall convene a workgroup to recommend measures to develop and establish efficient routes for (1) teacher candidates to obtain a multiple subject or single subject credential and an education specialist credential, known as dual credentialing, through preservice programs of preparation and (2) existing teachers who only have a multiple subject or single subject credential to obtain an education specialist credential.(b) In developing recommendations pursuant to subdivision (a), the workgroup shall do all of the following:(1) Review current routes that holders of multiple subject and single subject credentials have to earn additional credentials and supplementary authorizations, pursuant to the commissions authorization provided in subdivision (e) of Section 44225.(2) Determine which content of preparation in multiple subject and single subject programs and education specialist programs, known as the common trunk, could satisfy the requirements for both credentials to create efficiencies toward earning dual credentials.(3) Identify barriers and opportunities for teachers to become dually credentialed and barriers and opportunities for programs of preparation to prepare dually credentialed teachers.(4) Review other states routes to dual credentialing through programs of preparation and for existing holders of multiple subject and single subject credentials.(5) Review routes for dually credentialed teachers prepared outside of the state to become dually credentialed in California.(6) Make recommendations on statutory changes and other strategies necessary to promote opportunities for teachers to become dually credentialed.(c) At least one-half of the workgroup shall be composed of current classroom teachers who hold multiple subject, single subject, or education specialist credentials, including those who have completed a dual credential program. The workgroup shall also include representatives from all of the following:(1) School administration.(2) Institutions of higher education involved in the preparation of teachers, including institutions that currently provide routes to dual credentialing.(3) A regionally accredited institution of higher education that is a division within a county office of education.(d) On or before December 31, 2026, the commission shall provide a report of the workgroups findings and recommendations to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature, consistent with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(e) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(f) The implementation of this section is contingent upon an appropriation for its purposes in the annual Budget Act or another statute.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The State of California has established a goal of working toward one system of education for all pupils, reflecting the value that all pupils are general education pupils first. To this end, the state has established goals, made investments, and provided technical assistance and support to increase inclusion and belonging of pupils with disabilities in all educational settings.(b) The state has also had a shortage of education specialists for many decades, leading pupils to be served by individuals lacking full preparation.(c) Dual credentialing, which permits teachers to instruct all pupils in all settings holds great promise as a strategy for increasing rates of inclusion and equipping teachers to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners. Dual credentialing also supports the staffing of co-taught classrooms, which is a highly effective strategy for pupils with and without disabilities.(d) California recently reformed its credentialing system to establish a common trunk of preparation that single subject or multiple subject credential candidates and education specialist credential candidates complete. This reformed system also provides an opportunity for programs to make obtaining a second credential more efficient.(e) California also recently established alternate routes to a high school diploma for pupils with disabilities, which will provide all pupils the opportunity to earn a high school diploma. This policy creates an expectation that all pupils, including those with extensive support needs, will have access to content required for graduation, and underscores the need for all teachers to have the capacity to deliver high-quality first instruction in grade-level content, regardless of the setting the pupil is in.
SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The State of California has established a goal of working toward one system of education for all pupils, reflecting the value that all pupils are general education pupils first. To this end, the state has established goals, made investments, and provided technical assistance and support to increase inclusion and belonging of pupils with disabilities in all educational settings.(b) The state has also had a shortage of education specialists for many decades, leading pupils to be served by individuals lacking full preparation.(c) Dual credentialing, which permits teachers to instruct all pupils in all settings holds great promise as a strategy for increasing rates of inclusion and equipping teachers to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners. Dual credentialing also supports the staffing of co-taught classrooms, which is a highly effective strategy for pupils with and without disabilities.(d) California recently reformed its credentialing system to establish a common trunk of preparation that single subject or multiple subject credential candidates and education specialist credential candidates complete. This reformed system also provides an opportunity for programs to make obtaining a second credential more efficient.(e) California also recently established alternate routes to a high school diploma for pupils with disabilities, which will provide all pupils the opportunity to earn a high school diploma. This policy creates an expectation that all pupils, including those with extensive support needs, will have access to content required for graduation, and underscores the need for all teachers to have the capacity to deliver high-quality first instruction in grade-level content, regardless of the setting the pupil is in.
SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
### SECTION 1.
(a) The State of California has established a goal of working toward one system of education for all pupils, reflecting the value that all pupils are general education pupils first. To this end, the state has established goals, made investments, and provided technical assistance and support to increase inclusion and belonging of pupils with disabilities in all educational settings.
(b) The state has also had a shortage of education specialists for many decades, leading pupils to be served by individuals lacking full preparation.
(c) Dual credentialing, which permits teachers to instruct all pupils in all settings holds great promise as a strategy for increasing rates of inclusion and equipping teachers to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners. Dual credentialing also supports the staffing of co-taught classrooms, which is a highly effective strategy for pupils with and without disabilities.
(d) California recently reformed its credentialing system to establish a common trunk of preparation that single subject or multiple subject credential candidates and education specialist credential candidates complete. This reformed system also provides an opportunity for programs to make obtaining a second credential more efficient.
(e) California also recently established alternate routes to a high school diploma for pupils with disabilities, which will provide all pupils the opportunity to earn a high school diploma. This policy creates an expectation that all pupils, including those with extensive support needs, will have access to content required for graduation, and underscores the need for all teachers to have the capacity to deliver high-quality first instruction in grade-level content, regardless of the setting the pupil is in.
SEC. 2. Section 44238.5 is added to the Education Code, to read:44238.5. (a) On or before July 1, 2026, the commission shall convene a workgroup to recommend measures to develop and establish efficient routes for (1) teacher candidates to obtain a multiple subject or single subject credential and an education specialist credential, known as dual credentialing, through preservice programs of preparation and (2) existing teachers who only have a multiple subject or single subject credential to obtain an education specialist credential.(b) In developing recommendations pursuant to subdivision (a), the workgroup shall do all of the following:(1) Review current routes that holders of multiple subject and single subject credentials have to earn additional credentials and supplementary authorizations, pursuant to the commissions authorization provided in subdivision (e) of Section 44225.(2) Determine which content of preparation in multiple subject and single subject programs and education specialist programs, known as the common trunk, could satisfy the requirements for both credentials to create efficiencies toward earning dual credentials.(3) Identify barriers and opportunities for teachers to become dually credentialed and barriers and opportunities for programs of preparation to prepare dually credentialed teachers.(4) Review other states routes to dual credentialing through programs of preparation and for existing holders of multiple subject and single subject credentials.(5) Review routes for dually credentialed teachers prepared outside of the state to become dually credentialed in California.(6) Make recommendations on statutory changes and other strategies necessary to promote opportunities for teachers to become dually credentialed.(c) At least one-half of the workgroup shall be composed of current classroom teachers who hold multiple subject, single subject, or education specialist credentials, including those who have completed a dual credential program. The workgroup shall also include representatives from all of the following:(1) School administration.(2) Institutions of higher education involved in the preparation of teachers, including institutions that currently provide routes to dual credentialing.(3) A regionally accredited institution of higher education that is a division within a county office of education.(d) On or before December 31, 2026, the commission shall provide a report of the workgroups findings and recommendations to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature, consistent with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(e) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(f) The implementation of this section is contingent upon an appropriation for its purposes in the annual Budget Act or another statute.
SEC. 2. Section 44238.5 is added to the Education Code, to read:
### SEC. 2.
44238.5. (a) On or before July 1, 2026, the commission shall convene a workgroup to recommend measures to develop and establish efficient routes for (1) teacher candidates to obtain a multiple subject or single subject credential and an education specialist credential, known as dual credentialing, through preservice programs of preparation and (2) existing teachers who only have a multiple subject or single subject credential to obtain an education specialist credential.(b) In developing recommendations pursuant to subdivision (a), the workgroup shall do all of the following:(1) Review current routes that holders of multiple subject and single subject credentials have to earn additional credentials and supplementary authorizations, pursuant to the commissions authorization provided in subdivision (e) of Section 44225.(2) Determine which content of preparation in multiple subject and single subject programs and education specialist programs, known as the common trunk, could satisfy the requirements for both credentials to create efficiencies toward earning dual credentials.(3) Identify barriers and opportunities for teachers to become dually credentialed and barriers and opportunities for programs of preparation to prepare dually credentialed teachers.(4) Review other states routes to dual credentialing through programs of preparation and for existing holders of multiple subject and single subject credentials.(5) Review routes for dually credentialed teachers prepared outside of the state to become dually credentialed in California.(6) Make recommendations on statutory changes and other strategies necessary to promote opportunities for teachers to become dually credentialed.(c) At least one-half of the workgroup shall be composed of current classroom teachers who hold multiple subject, single subject, or education specialist credentials, including those who have completed a dual credential program. The workgroup shall also include representatives from all of the following:(1) School administration.(2) Institutions of higher education involved in the preparation of teachers, including institutions that currently provide routes to dual credentialing.(3) A regionally accredited institution of higher education that is a division within a county office of education.(d) On or before December 31, 2026, the commission shall provide a report of the workgroups findings and recommendations to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature, consistent with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(e) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(f) The implementation of this section is contingent upon an appropriation for its purposes in the annual Budget Act or another statute.
44238.5. (a) On or before July 1, 2026, the commission shall convene a workgroup to recommend measures to develop and establish efficient routes for (1) teacher candidates to obtain a multiple subject or single subject credential and an education specialist credential, known as dual credentialing, through preservice programs of preparation and (2) existing teachers who only have a multiple subject or single subject credential to obtain an education specialist credential.(b) In developing recommendations pursuant to subdivision (a), the workgroup shall do all of the following:(1) Review current routes that holders of multiple subject and single subject credentials have to earn additional credentials and supplementary authorizations, pursuant to the commissions authorization provided in subdivision (e) of Section 44225.(2) Determine which content of preparation in multiple subject and single subject programs and education specialist programs, known as the common trunk, could satisfy the requirements for both credentials to create efficiencies toward earning dual credentials.(3) Identify barriers and opportunities for teachers to become dually credentialed and barriers and opportunities for programs of preparation to prepare dually credentialed teachers.(4) Review other states routes to dual credentialing through programs of preparation and for existing holders of multiple subject and single subject credentials.(5) Review routes for dually credentialed teachers prepared outside of the state to become dually credentialed in California.(6) Make recommendations on statutory changes and other strategies necessary to promote opportunities for teachers to become dually credentialed.(c) At least one-half of the workgroup shall be composed of current classroom teachers who hold multiple subject, single subject, or education specialist credentials, including those who have completed a dual credential program. The workgroup shall also include representatives from all of the following:(1) School administration.(2) Institutions of higher education involved in the preparation of teachers, including institutions that currently provide routes to dual credentialing.(3) A regionally accredited institution of higher education that is a division within a county office of education.(d) On or before December 31, 2026, the commission shall provide a report of the workgroups findings and recommendations to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature, consistent with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(e) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(f) The implementation of this section is contingent upon an appropriation for its purposes in the annual Budget Act or another statute.
44238.5. (a) On or before July 1, 2026, the commission shall convene a workgroup to recommend measures to develop and establish efficient routes for (1) teacher candidates to obtain a multiple subject or single subject credential and an education specialist credential, known as dual credentialing, through preservice programs of preparation and (2) existing teachers who only have a multiple subject or single subject credential to obtain an education specialist credential.(b) In developing recommendations pursuant to subdivision (a), the workgroup shall do all of the following:(1) Review current routes that holders of multiple subject and single subject credentials have to earn additional credentials and supplementary authorizations, pursuant to the commissions authorization provided in subdivision (e) of Section 44225.(2) Determine which content of preparation in multiple subject and single subject programs and education specialist programs, known as the common trunk, could satisfy the requirements for both credentials to create efficiencies toward earning dual credentials.(3) Identify barriers and opportunities for teachers to become dually credentialed and barriers and opportunities for programs of preparation to prepare dually credentialed teachers.(4) Review other states routes to dual credentialing through programs of preparation and for existing holders of multiple subject and single subject credentials.(5) Review routes for dually credentialed teachers prepared outside of the state to become dually credentialed in California.(6) Make recommendations on statutory changes and other strategies necessary to promote opportunities for teachers to become dually credentialed.(c) At least one-half of the workgroup shall be composed of current classroom teachers who hold multiple subject, single subject, or education specialist credentials, including those who have completed a dual credential program. The workgroup shall also include representatives from all of the following:(1) School administration.(2) Institutions of higher education involved in the preparation of teachers, including institutions that currently provide routes to dual credentialing.(3) A regionally accredited institution of higher education that is a division within a county office of education.(d) On or before December 31, 2026, the commission shall provide a report of the workgroups findings and recommendations to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature, consistent with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(e) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.(f) The implementation of this section is contingent upon an appropriation for its purposes in the annual Budget Act or another statute.
44238.5. (a) On or before July 1, 2026, the commission shall convene a workgroup to recommend measures to develop and establish efficient routes for (1) teacher candidates to obtain a multiple subject or single subject credential and an education specialist credential, known as dual credentialing, through preservice programs of preparation and (2) existing teachers who only have a multiple subject or single subject credential to obtain an education specialist credential.
(b) In developing recommendations pursuant to subdivision (a), the workgroup shall do all of the following:
(1) Review current routes that holders of multiple subject and single subject credentials have to earn additional credentials and supplementary authorizations, pursuant to the commissions authorization provided in subdivision (e) of Section 44225.
(2) Determine which content of preparation in multiple subject and single subject programs and education specialist programs, known as the common trunk, could satisfy the requirements for both credentials to create efficiencies toward earning dual credentials.
(3) Identify barriers and opportunities for teachers to become dually credentialed and barriers and opportunities for programs of preparation to prepare dually credentialed teachers.
(4) Review other states routes to dual credentialing through programs of preparation and for existing holders of multiple subject and single subject credentials.
(5) Review routes for dually credentialed teachers prepared outside of the state to become dually credentialed in California.
(6) Make recommendations on statutory changes and other strategies necessary to promote opportunities for teachers to become dually credentialed.
(c) At least one-half of the workgroup shall be composed of current classroom teachers who hold multiple subject, single subject, or education specialist credentials, including those who have completed a dual credential program. The workgroup shall also include representatives from all of the following:
(1) School administration.
(2) Institutions of higher education involved in the preparation of teachers, including institutions that currently provide routes to dual credentialing.
(3) A regionally accredited institution of higher education that is a division within a county office of education.
(d) On or before December 31, 2026, the commission shall provide a report of the workgroups findings and recommendations to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature, consistent with Section 9795 of the Government Code.
(e) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.
(f) The implementation of this section is contingent upon an appropriation for its purposes in the annual Budget Act or another statute.