Amended IN Assembly March 28, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 606Introduced by Assembly Member Quirk-SilvaFebruary 13, 2025 An act to amend Section 44266 of, and to add Section 44266.5 to to, the Education Code, relating to certificated employees. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 606, as amended, Quirk-Silva. Certificated employees: professional services credential: out-of-state applicants.Existing law requires the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to establish standards for the issuance and renewal of credentials, certificates, and permits. Existing law establishes minimum requirements for a professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services, including, among other requirements, the completion of a commission-approved program of supervised field experience that includes direct classroom contact, as provided. services and authorizes the holder of that credential to perform, at all grades levels, the pupil personnel service approved by the commission as designated on the credential, which may include, among others, school counseling and child welfare and attendance services, as provided. Existing law authorizes the commission to approve a program of professional preparation offered by a local educational agency for a services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services in the area of child welfare and attendance services if the program meets specified requirements, as provided.This bill would require the commission to issue a preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services to an out-of-state prepared applicant who satisfies alternative specified requirements. The bill would require the commission to issue a clear professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services to an out-of-state prepared holder of a preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services who satisfies alternative specified requirements. requirements and would provide that the credential is valid for a period of 2 years and is eligible for renewal for a period of no more than 2 years, as specified. The bill would require the commission to, on or before August 1, 2026, maintain and make publicly available an up-to-date checklist of the requirements identified above. The bill would remove the above-described limitation on the commissions authorization to approve a program of professional preparation offered by a local educational agency for a services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services to only the area of child and welfare and attendance services, as provided.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. It is the intent of the Legislature to ensure that out-of-state school counselors, school psychologists, and school social workers have access to clear and equitable pathways for meeting California credentialing requirements while promoting the availability of qualified professionals to address the needs of pupils in the state.SEC. 2. Section 44266 of the Education Code is amended to read:44266. (a) The minimum requirements for the services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services are a baccalaureate degree or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, a fifth year of study, and any specialized and professional preparation that the commission shall require, including (1) completion of a commission-approved program of supervised field experience that includes direct classroom contact, jointly sponsored by a school district and a college or university or (2) a program of professional preparation pursuant to subdivision (d).(b) The services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services shall authorize the holder to perform, at all grade levels, the pupil personnel service approved by the commission as designated on the credential, which may include, but need not be limited to, school counseling, school psychology, child welfare and attendance services, and school social work.(c) The commission shall continue to issue credentials with a specialization in pupil personnel services under the law as it read on December 31, 1986, for a time period of two years from the effective date of regulations adopted for the issuance of certificates under the new program required by this section, to any candidate in the process of obtaining a services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services through a previously approved program of study.(d) For a services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services in the area of child welfare and attendance services, the commission may approve a program of professional preparation offered by a local educational agency if the program of professional preparation meets standards of program quality and effectiveness that have been adopted by the commission.SEC. 2.SEC. 3. Section 44266.5 is added to the Education Code, to read:44266.5. (a) (1) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, the commission shall issue a preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services to an out-of-state prepared applicant who meets all of the following requirements:(1)(A) Possesses a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.(2)(B) Has earned a valid corresponding pupil personnel services credential specialization in school counseling, school social work, or school psychology, based upon an out-of-state preparation program.(3)Partially meets the professional preparation and supervised fieldwork requirements for the credential as prescribed by the commission.(4)(C) Has successfully completed a criminal background check conducted under Sections 44339, 44340, and 44341 for credentialing purposes.(b)The commission shall issue a clear professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services to an out-of-state prepared holder of a preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services issued under subdivision (a) who meets all of the following requirements:(1)Has two or more years of supervised field experience within a specialization area, including, but not limited to, two documented satisfactory performance evaluations, in a manner prescribed by the commission, and has met subject area and supervised field experience requirements as prescribed by the commission.(2)Has completed the professional preparation and supervised fieldwork requirements.(3)Has completed the required clock hours of supervision by a current clear credential holder within the candidates specialization in a commission-authorized local educational agency or professional education associations program in California.(2) A preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services issued pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be (A) valid for a period of two years and (B) eligible for renewal for a period of no more than two years so long as the credentialholder demonstrates satisfactory progress, as determined by the local educational agency that employs the credentialholder pursuant to the local educational agencys established criteria.(c)(b) The commission shall, on or before August 1, 2026, maintain and make publicly available an up-to-date checklist of the requirements and processes for out-of-state pupil personnel services credentialholders to obtain a California professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services under this section.(c) For purposes of this section, local educational agency means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.
Amended IN Assembly March 28, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 606Introduced by Assembly Member Quirk-SilvaFebruary 13, 2025 An act to amend Section 44266 of, and to add Section 44266.5 to to, the Education Code, relating to certificated employees. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 606, as amended, Quirk-Silva. Certificated employees: professional services credential: out-of-state applicants.Existing law requires the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to establish standards for the issuance and renewal of credentials, certificates, and permits. Existing law establishes minimum requirements for a professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services, including, among other requirements, the completion of a commission-approved program of supervised field experience that includes direct classroom contact, as provided. services and authorizes the holder of that credential to perform, at all grades levels, the pupil personnel service approved by the commission as designated on the credential, which may include, among others, school counseling and child welfare and attendance services, as provided. Existing law authorizes the commission to approve a program of professional preparation offered by a local educational agency for a services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services in the area of child welfare and attendance services if the program meets specified requirements, as provided.This bill would require the commission to issue a preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services to an out-of-state prepared applicant who satisfies alternative specified requirements. The bill would require the commission to issue a clear professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services to an out-of-state prepared holder of a preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services who satisfies alternative specified requirements. requirements and would provide that the credential is valid for a period of 2 years and is eligible for renewal for a period of no more than 2 years, as specified. The bill would require the commission to, on or before August 1, 2026, maintain and make publicly available an up-to-date checklist of the requirements identified above. The bill would remove the above-described limitation on the commissions authorization to approve a program of professional preparation offered by a local educational agency for a services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services to only the area of child and welfare and attendance services, as provided.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
Amended IN Assembly March 28, 2025
Amended IN Assembly March 28, 2025
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 606
Introduced by Assembly Member Quirk-SilvaFebruary 13, 2025
Introduced by Assembly Member Quirk-Silva
February 13, 2025
An act to amend Section 44266 of, and to add Section 44266.5 to to, the Education Code, relating to certificated employees.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 606, as amended, Quirk-Silva. Certificated employees: professional services credential: out-of-state applicants.
Existing law requires the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to establish standards for the issuance and renewal of credentials, certificates, and permits. Existing law establishes minimum requirements for a professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services, including, among other requirements, the completion of a commission-approved program of supervised field experience that includes direct classroom contact, as provided. services and authorizes the holder of that credential to perform, at all grades levels, the pupil personnel service approved by the commission as designated on the credential, which may include, among others, school counseling and child welfare and attendance services, as provided. Existing law authorizes the commission to approve a program of professional preparation offered by a local educational agency for a services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services in the area of child welfare and attendance services if the program meets specified requirements, as provided.This bill would require the commission to issue a preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services to an out-of-state prepared applicant who satisfies alternative specified requirements. The bill would require the commission to issue a clear professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services to an out-of-state prepared holder of a preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services who satisfies alternative specified requirements. requirements and would provide that the credential is valid for a period of 2 years and is eligible for renewal for a period of no more than 2 years, as specified. The bill would require the commission to, on or before August 1, 2026, maintain and make publicly available an up-to-date checklist of the requirements identified above. The bill would remove the above-described limitation on the commissions authorization to approve a program of professional preparation offered by a local educational agency for a services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services to only the area of child and welfare and attendance services, as provided.
Existing law requires the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to establish standards for the issuance and renewal of credentials, certificates, and permits. Existing law establishes minimum requirements for a professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services, including, among other requirements, the completion of a commission-approved program of supervised field experience that includes direct classroom contact, as provided. services and authorizes the holder of that credential to perform, at all grades levels, the pupil personnel service approved by the commission as designated on the credential, which may include, among others, school counseling and child welfare and attendance services, as provided. Existing law authorizes the commission to approve a program of professional preparation offered by a local educational agency for a services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services in the area of child welfare and attendance services if the program meets specified requirements, as provided.
This bill would require the commission to issue a preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services to an out-of-state prepared applicant who satisfies alternative specified requirements. The bill would require the commission to issue a clear professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services to an out-of-state prepared holder of a preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services who satisfies alternative specified requirements. requirements and would provide that the credential is valid for a period of 2 years and is eligible for renewal for a period of no more than 2 years, as specified. The bill would require the commission to, on or before August 1, 2026, maintain and make publicly available an up-to-date checklist of the requirements identified above. The bill would remove the above-described limitation on the commissions authorization to approve a program of professional preparation offered by a local educational agency for a services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services to only the area of child and welfare and attendance services, as provided.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. It is the intent of the Legislature to ensure that out-of-state school counselors, school psychologists, and school social workers have access to clear and equitable pathways for meeting California credentialing requirements while promoting the availability of qualified professionals to address the needs of pupils in the state.SEC. 2. Section 44266 of the Education Code is amended to read:44266. (a) The minimum requirements for the services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services are a baccalaureate degree or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, a fifth year of study, and any specialized and professional preparation that the commission shall require, including (1) completion of a commission-approved program of supervised field experience that includes direct classroom contact, jointly sponsored by a school district and a college or university or (2) a program of professional preparation pursuant to subdivision (d).(b) The services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services shall authorize the holder to perform, at all grade levels, the pupil personnel service approved by the commission as designated on the credential, which may include, but need not be limited to, school counseling, school psychology, child welfare and attendance services, and school social work.(c) The commission shall continue to issue credentials with a specialization in pupil personnel services under the law as it read on December 31, 1986, for a time period of two years from the effective date of regulations adopted for the issuance of certificates under the new program required by this section, to any candidate in the process of obtaining a services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services through a previously approved program of study.(d) For a services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services in the area of child welfare and attendance services, the commission may approve a program of professional preparation offered by a local educational agency if the program of professional preparation meets standards of program quality and effectiveness that have been adopted by the commission.SEC. 2.SEC. 3. Section 44266.5 is added to the Education Code, to read:44266.5. (a) (1) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, the commission shall issue a preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services to an out-of-state prepared applicant who meets all of the following requirements:(1)(A) Possesses a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.(2)(B) Has earned a valid corresponding pupil personnel services credential specialization in school counseling, school social work, or school psychology, based upon an out-of-state preparation program.(3)Partially meets the professional preparation and supervised fieldwork requirements for the credential as prescribed by the commission.(4)(C) Has successfully completed a criminal background check conducted under Sections 44339, 44340, and 44341 for credentialing purposes.(b)The commission shall issue a clear professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services to an out-of-state prepared holder of a preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services issued under subdivision (a) who meets all of the following requirements:(1)Has two or more years of supervised field experience within a specialization area, including, but not limited to, two documented satisfactory performance evaluations, in a manner prescribed by the commission, and has met subject area and supervised field experience requirements as prescribed by the commission.(2)Has completed the professional preparation and supervised fieldwork requirements.(3)Has completed the required clock hours of supervision by a current clear credential holder within the candidates specialization in a commission-authorized local educational agency or professional education associations program in California.(2) A preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services issued pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be (A) valid for a period of two years and (B) eligible for renewal for a period of no more than two years so long as the credentialholder demonstrates satisfactory progress, as determined by the local educational agency that employs the credentialholder pursuant to the local educational agencys established criteria.(c)(b) The commission shall, on or before August 1, 2026, maintain and make publicly available an up-to-date checklist of the requirements and processes for out-of-state pupil personnel services credentialholders to obtain a California professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services under this section.(c) For purposes of this section, local educational agency means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. It is the intent of the Legislature to ensure that out-of-state school counselors, school psychologists, and school social workers have access to clear and equitable pathways for meeting California credentialing requirements while promoting the availability of qualified professionals to address the needs of pupils in the state.
SECTION 1. It is the intent of the Legislature to ensure that out-of-state school counselors, school psychologists, and school social workers have access to clear and equitable pathways for meeting California credentialing requirements while promoting the availability of qualified professionals to address the needs of pupils in the state.
SECTION 1. It is the intent of the Legislature to ensure that out-of-state school counselors, school psychologists, and school social workers have access to clear and equitable pathways for meeting California credentialing requirements while promoting the availability of qualified professionals to address the needs of pupils in the state.
### SECTION 1.
SEC. 2. Section 44266 of the Education Code is amended to read:44266. (a) The minimum requirements for the services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services are a baccalaureate degree or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, a fifth year of study, and any specialized and professional preparation that the commission shall require, including (1) completion of a commission-approved program of supervised field experience that includes direct classroom contact, jointly sponsored by a school district and a college or university or (2) a program of professional preparation pursuant to subdivision (d).(b) The services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services shall authorize the holder to perform, at all grade levels, the pupil personnel service approved by the commission as designated on the credential, which may include, but need not be limited to, school counseling, school psychology, child welfare and attendance services, and school social work.(c) The commission shall continue to issue credentials with a specialization in pupil personnel services under the law as it read on December 31, 1986, for a time period of two years from the effective date of regulations adopted for the issuance of certificates under the new program required by this section, to any candidate in the process of obtaining a services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services through a previously approved program of study.(d) For a services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services in the area of child welfare and attendance services, the commission may approve a program of professional preparation offered by a local educational agency if the program of professional preparation meets standards of program quality and effectiveness that have been adopted by the commission.
SEC. 2. Section 44266 of the Education Code is amended to read:
### SEC. 2.
44266. (a) The minimum requirements for the services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services are a baccalaureate degree or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, a fifth year of study, and any specialized and professional preparation that the commission shall require, including (1) completion of a commission-approved program of supervised field experience that includes direct classroom contact, jointly sponsored by a school district and a college or university or (2) a program of professional preparation pursuant to subdivision (d).(b) The services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services shall authorize the holder to perform, at all grade levels, the pupil personnel service approved by the commission as designated on the credential, which may include, but need not be limited to, school counseling, school psychology, child welfare and attendance services, and school social work.(c) The commission shall continue to issue credentials with a specialization in pupil personnel services under the law as it read on December 31, 1986, for a time period of two years from the effective date of regulations adopted for the issuance of certificates under the new program required by this section, to any candidate in the process of obtaining a services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services through a previously approved program of study.(d) For a services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services in the area of child welfare and attendance services, the commission may approve a program of professional preparation offered by a local educational agency if the program of professional preparation meets standards of program quality and effectiveness that have been adopted by the commission.
44266. (a) The minimum requirements for the services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services are a baccalaureate degree or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, a fifth year of study, and any specialized and professional preparation that the commission shall require, including (1) completion of a commission-approved program of supervised field experience that includes direct classroom contact, jointly sponsored by a school district and a college or university or (2) a program of professional preparation pursuant to subdivision (d).(b) The services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services shall authorize the holder to perform, at all grade levels, the pupil personnel service approved by the commission as designated on the credential, which may include, but need not be limited to, school counseling, school psychology, child welfare and attendance services, and school social work.(c) The commission shall continue to issue credentials with a specialization in pupil personnel services under the law as it read on December 31, 1986, for a time period of two years from the effective date of regulations adopted for the issuance of certificates under the new program required by this section, to any candidate in the process of obtaining a services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services through a previously approved program of study.(d) For a services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services in the area of child welfare and attendance services, the commission may approve a program of professional preparation offered by a local educational agency if the program of professional preparation meets standards of program quality and effectiveness that have been adopted by the commission.
44266. (a) The minimum requirements for the services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services are a baccalaureate degree or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, a fifth year of study, and any specialized and professional preparation that the commission shall require, including (1) completion of a commission-approved program of supervised field experience that includes direct classroom contact, jointly sponsored by a school district and a college or university or (2) a program of professional preparation pursuant to subdivision (d).(b) The services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services shall authorize the holder to perform, at all grade levels, the pupil personnel service approved by the commission as designated on the credential, which may include, but need not be limited to, school counseling, school psychology, child welfare and attendance services, and school social work.(c) The commission shall continue to issue credentials with a specialization in pupil personnel services under the law as it read on December 31, 1986, for a time period of two years from the effective date of regulations adopted for the issuance of certificates under the new program required by this section, to any candidate in the process of obtaining a services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services through a previously approved program of study.(d) For a services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services in the area of child welfare and attendance services, the commission may approve a program of professional preparation offered by a local educational agency if the program of professional preparation meets standards of program quality and effectiveness that have been adopted by the commission.
44266. (a) The minimum requirements for the services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services are a baccalaureate degree or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, a fifth year of study, and any specialized and professional preparation that the commission shall require, including (1) completion of a commission-approved program of supervised field experience that includes direct classroom contact, jointly sponsored by a school district and a college or university or (2) a program of professional preparation pursuant to subdivision (d).
(b) The services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services shall authorize the holder to perform, at all grade levels, the pupil personnel service approved by the commission as designated on the credential, which may include, but need not be limited to, school counseling, school psychology, child welfare and attendance services, and school social work.
(c) The commission shall continue to issue credentials with a specialization in pupil personnel services under the law as it read on December 31, 1986, for a time period of two years from the effective date of regulations adopted for the issuance of certificates under the new program required by this section, to any candidate in the process of obtaining a services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services through a previously approved program of study.
(d) For a services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services in the area of child welfare and attendance services, the commission may approve a program of professional preparation offered by a local educational agency if the program of professional preparation meets standards of program quality and effectiveness that have been adopted by the commission.
SEC. 2.SEC. 3. Section 44266.5 is added to the Education Code, to read:44266.5. (a) (1) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, the commission shall issue a preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services to an out-of-state prepared applicant who meets all of the following requirements:(1)(A) Possesses a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.(2)(B) Has earned a valid corresponding pupil personnel services credential specialization in school counseling, school social work, or school psychology, based upon an out-of-state preparation program.(3)Partially meets the professional preparation and supervised fieldwork requirements for the credential as prescribed by the commission.(4)(C) Has successfully completed a criminal background check conducted under Sections 44339, 44340, and 44341 for credentialing purposes.(b)The commission shall issue a clear professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services to an out-of-state prepared holder of a preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services issued under subdivision (a) who meets all of the following requirements:(1)Has two or more years of supervised field experience within a specialization area, including, but not limited to, two documented satisfactory performance evaluations, in a manner prescribed by the commission, and has met subject area and supervised field experience requirements as prescribed by the commission.(2)Has completed the professional preparation and supervised fieldwork requirements.(3)Has completed the required clock hours of supervision by a current clear credential holder within the candidates specialization in a commission-authorized local educational agency or professional education associations program in California.(2) A preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services issued pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be (A) valid for a period of two years and (B) eligible for renewal for a period of no more than two years so long as the credentialholder demonstrates satisfactory progress, as determined by the local educational agency that employs the credentialholder pursuant to the local educational agencys established criteria.(c)(b) The commission shall, on or before August 1, 2026, maintain and make publicly available an up-to-date checklist of the requirements and processes for out-of-state pupil personnel services credentialholders to obtain a California professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services under this section.(c) For purposes of this section, local educational agency means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.
SEC. 2.SEC. 3. Section 44266.5 is added to the Education Code, to read:
### SEC. 2.SEC. 3.
44266.5. (a) (1) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, the commission shall issue a preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services to an out-of-state prepared applicant who meets all of the following requirements:(1)(A) Possesses a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.(2)(B) Has earned a valid corresponding pupil personnel services credential specialization in school counseling, school social work, or school psychology, based upon an out-of-state preparation program.(3)Partially meets the professional preparation and supervised fieldwork requirements for the credential as prescribed by the commission.(4)(C) Has successfully completed a criminal background check conducted under Sections 44339, 44340, and 44341 for credentialing purposes.(b)The commission shall issue a clear professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services to an out-of-state prepared holder of a preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services issued under subdivision (a) who meets all of the following requirements:(1)Has two or more years of supervised field experience within a specialization area, including, but not limited to, two documented satisfactory performance evaluations, in a manner prescribed by the commission, and has met subject area and supervised field experience requirements as prescribed by the commission.(2)Has completed the professional preparation and supervised fieldwork requirements.(3)Has completed the required clock hours of supervision by a current clear credential holder within the candidates specialization in a commission-authorized local educational agency or professional education associations program in California.(2) A preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services issued pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be (A) valid for a period of two years and (B) eligible for renewal for a period of no more than two years so long as the credentialholder demonstrates satisfactory progress, as determined by the local educational agency that employs the credentialholder pursuant to the local educational agencys established criteria.(c)(b) The commission shall, on or before August 1, 2026, maintain and make publicly available an up-to-date checklist of the requirements and processes for out-of-state pupil personnel services credentialholders to obtain a California professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services under this section.(c) For purposes of this section, local educational agency means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.
44266.5. (a) (1) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, the commission shall issue a preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services to an out-of-state prepared applicant who meets all of the following requirements:(1)(A) Possesses a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.(2)(B) Has earned a valid corresponding pupil personnel services credential specialization in school counseling, school social work, or school psychology, based upon an out-of-state preparation program.(3)Partially meets the professional preparation and supervised fieldwork requirements for the credential as prescribed by the commission.(4)(C) Has successfully completed a criminal background check conducted under Sections 44339, 44340, and 44341 for credentialing purposes.(b)The commission shall issue a clear professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services to an out-of-state prepared holder of a preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services issued under subdivision (a) who meets all of the following requirements:(1)Has two or more years of supervised field experience within a specialization area, including, but not limited to, two documented satisfactory performance evaluations, in a manner prescribed by the commission, and has met subject area and supervised field experience requirements as prescribed by the commission.(2)Has completed the professional preparation and supervised fieldwork requirements.(3)Has completed the required clock hours of supervision by a current clear credential holder within the candidates specialization in a commission-authorized local educational agency or professional education associations program in California.(2) A preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services issued pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be (A) valid for a period of two years and (B) eligible for renewal for a period of no more than two years so long as the credentialholder demonstrates satisfactory progress, as determined by the local educational agency that employs the credentialholder pursuant to the local educational agencys established criteria.(c)(b) The commission shall, on or before August 1, 2026, maintain and make publicly available an up-to-date checklist of the requirements and processes for out-of-state pupil personnel services credentialholders to obtain a California professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services under this section.(c) For purposes of this section, local educational agency means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.
44266.5. (a) (1) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, the commission shall issue a preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services to an out-of-state prepared applicant who meets all of the following requirements:(1)(A) Possesses a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.(2)(B) Has earned a valid corresponding pupil personnel services credential specialization in school counseling, school social work, or school psychology, based upon an out-of-state preparation program.(3)Partially meets the professional preparation and supervised fieldwork requirements for the credential as prescribed by the commission.(4)(C) Has successfully completed a criminal background check conducted under Sections 44339, 44340, and 44341 for credentialing purposes.(b)The commission shall issue a clear professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services to an out-of-state prepared holder of a preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services issued under subdivision (a) who meets all of the following requirements:(1)Has two or more years of supervised field experience within a specialization area, including, but not limited to, two documented satisfactory performance evaluations, in a manner prescribed by the commission, and has met subject area and supervised field experience requirements as prescribed by the commission.(2)Has completed the professional preparation and supervised fieldwork requirements.(3)Has completed the required clock hours of supervision by a current clear credential holder within the candidates specialization in a commission-authorized local educational agency or professional education associations program in California.(2) A preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services issued pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be (A) valid for a period of two years and (B) eligible for renewal for a period of no more than two years so long as the credentialholder demonstrates satisfactory progress, as determined by the local educational agency that employs the credentialholder pursuant to the local educational agencys established criteria.(c)(b) The commission shall, on or before August 1, 2026, maintain and make publicly available an up-to-date checklist of the requirements and processes for out-of-state pupil personnel services credentialholders to obtain a California professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services under this section.(c) For purposes of this section, local educational agency means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.
44266.5. (a) (1) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, the commission shall issue a preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services to an out-of-state prepared applicant who meets all of the following requirements:
(1)
(A) Possesses a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
(2)
(B) Has earned a valid corresponding pupil personnel services credential specialization in school counseling, school social work, or school psychology, based upon an out-of-state preparation program.
(3)Partially meets the professional preparation and supervised fieldwork requirements for the credential as prescribed by the commission.
(4)
(C) Has successfully completed a criminal background check conducted under Sections 44339, 44340, and 44341 for credentialing purposes.
(b)The commission shall issue a clear professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services to an out-of-state prepared holder of a preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services issued under subdivision (a) who meets all of the following requirements:
(1)Has two or more years of supervised field experience within a specialization area, including, but not limited to, two documented satisfactory performance evaluations, in a manner prescribed by the commission, and has met subject area and supervised field experience requirements as prescribed by the commission.
(2)Has completed the professional preparation and supervised fieldwork requirements.
(3)Has completed the required clock hours of supervision by a current clear credential holder within the candidates specialization in a commission-authorized local educational agency or professional education associations program in California.
(2) A preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services issued pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be (A) valid for a period of two years and (B) eligible for renewal for a period of no more than two years so long as the credentialholder demonstrates satisfactory progress, as determined by the local educational agency that employs the credentialholder pursuant to the local educational agencys established criteria.
(c)
(b) The commission shall, on or before August 1, 2026, maintain and make publicly available an up-to-date checklist of the requirements and processes for out-of-state pupil personnel services credentialholders to obtain a California professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services under this section.
(c) For purposes of this section, local educational agency means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.