Amended IN Assembly April 10, 2025 Amended IN Assembly March 27, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 753Introduced by Assembly Member GarciaFebruary 18, 2025 An act to add and repeal Section 8296 of the Education Code, to add and repeal Section 1596.8791 of the Health and Safety Code, and to add and repeal Section 10380.2 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to childcare. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 753, as amended, Garcia. Childcare: facility licensure: teacher requirements.Existing law, the Child Care and Development Services Act, administered by the State Department of Social Services, requires the department to administer childcare and development programs that offer a full range of services to eligible children from infancy to 13 years of age, inclusive.Existing law, the Early Education Act, requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to provide an inclusive and cost-effective preschool program. Those acts authorize a person to serve in an instructional capacity in a childcare and development program or a preschool program if they possess a current credential issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing authorizing teaching service in elementary school or a single-subject credential in home economics, and 12 units in early childhood education or child development, or both, or 2 years experience in early childhood education or a childcare and development program.This bill would, notwithstanding those provisions, commencing July 1, 2026, authorize a California state preschool program or a general childcare and development program to allow 2 years from an interim associate teachers date of hire in one of those programs to pursue necessary credentials or complete additional coursework to obtain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, or equivalent permit, if certain conditions are met, including, among others, that no more than one interim associate teacher per classroom is allowed to work toward their credential or complete additional coursework pursuant to this provision. The bill would make these provisions inoperative on July 1, 2029.Existing law, the California Child Day Care Facilities Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of daycare centers by the State Department of Social Services. The act authorizes the department to issue provisional licenses to operate daycare facilities if the Director of Social Services determines the facility is in substantial compliance with licensure requirements, provided that no life safety risks are involved. The act prohibits a person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation from operating, establishing, managing, conducting, or maintaining a child daycare facility without a current valid license.This bill would deem a California state preschool program, migrant childcare and development program, or general childcare and development program, if that provider is licensed as a child daycare facility to provide services to preschool children, to be operating under a license that permits the provision of services to infants or toddlers, or both, if the facilitys existing license is not on probation, the provider has submitted a complete application to the department for licensure to provide services to infants or toddlers, or both, and the provider has certified to the department by affidavit that the facility meets specified regulatory requirements to serve infants or toddlers, or both. The bill would provide that this authority expires when the department either issues or denies a license or 2 years after the facility began operating under this authority. The bill would make these provisions inoperative on July 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. Section 8296 is added to the Education Code, to read:8296. (a) Notwithstanding Section 8295, and commencing July 1, 2026, a California state preschool program may allow two years from the date of hire of an interim associate teacher in a preschool program to pursue necessary credentials or complete additional coursework to obtain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, or equivalent permit, from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, if the following conditions are met:(1) No more than one interim associate teacher per classroom is allowed to work toward their credential or complete additional coursework, as described in this section.(2) The interim associate teacher meets all requirements enumerated in Section 101216 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.(3) The interim associate teacher has at least six units from an accredited institution of higher education in early childhood education, child development, or human development, or a combination thereof.(4) The interim associate teacher remains enrolled in courses to meet the requirements for the position.(5) The contracting agency employing the interim associate teacher documents and keeps in the employees file the following information:(A) The date that the interim associate teacher is required to complete requirements to remain in the teaching position. The date to complete all requirements shall not be more than two years after the interim associate teachers date of hire.(B) The coursework or applicable requirements the interim associate teacher shall complete.(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, an interim associate teacher who is pursuing necessary credentials or completing additional coursework while employed pursuant to this section shall not be in violation of any law requiring that they be certified or permitted prior to working in an instructional capacity in a preschool program.(2) Notwithstanding any other law, a California state preschool program shall not be penalized for employing an individual as an interim associate teacher if it is in compliance with this section.(c) For purposes of this section, interim associate teacher means an employee who is authorized to provide program supervision and instruction that includes supervision of aides, volunteers, and groups of children.(d) This section shall become inoperative on July 1, 2029, and, as of January 1, 2030, is repealed.SEC. 2.Section 1596.8791 is added to the Health and Safety Code, immediately following Section 1596.879, to read:1596.8791.(a)If a California state preschool program, migrant childcare and development program, or general childcare and development program is licensed as child daycare facility to serve preschool children and also desires to serve infants or toddlers, or both, the provider shall be deemed to be operating under a license that permits the provision of services to infants or toddlers, or both, if all of the following conditions are met:(1)The facilitys existing license is not currently on probation, as defined in Section 1596.773.(2)The provider has submitted a complete application to the department for licensure to provide services to infants or toddlers, or both.(3)The provider has certified to the department by affidavit that the facility meets all requirements to serve infants or toddlers, or both, under Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 101151) of Division 12 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, including, but not limited to, all of the following:(A)The provider has attended or will attend orientations, as directed by the department.(B)The provider has an emergency and disaster plan.(C)The provider has and will provide, upon request, a personnel report.(D)The provider has and will provide, upon request, a facility sketch showing all areas to be used, with dimensions of all rooms and yard areas, including bathrooms.(E)The provider has and will provide, upon request, any waiver requests submitted.(F)The provider has control of the property for any additional rooms or yard, if not included as part of the original license.(G)If applicable, certification by the district superintendent for any schoolage programs functioning on schoolsites for exemptions from square footage, fencing, and bathroom requirements.(H)The provider has and will provide, upon request, a current admissions agreement.(I)The provider has and will provide, upon request, a current parent handbook.(J)The provider has and will provide, upon request, current job descriptions for all personnel.(b)Authority to provide services pursuant to subdivision (a) expires when either of the following occurs:(1)Upon the issuance or denial of the license by the department.(2)Two years after the facility first began providing services under the authority of subdivision (a).(c)This section shall become inoperative on July 1, 2029, and, as of January 1, 2030, is repealed.SEC. 3.SEC. 2. Section 10380.2 is added to the Welfare and Institutions Code, to read:10380.2. (a) Notwithstanding Section 10380, and commencing July 1, 2026, a general childcare and development program may allow two years from the date of hire of an interim associate teacher in a general childcare and development program to pursue necessary credentials or complete additional coursework to obtain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, or equivalent permit, from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, if the following conditions are met:(1) No more than one interim associate teacher per classroom is allowed to work toward their credential or complete additional coursework, as described in this section.(2) The interim associate teacher meets all requirements enumerated in Section 101216 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.(3) The interim associate teacher has at least six units from an accredited institution of higher education in early childhood education, child development, or human development, or a combination thereof.(4) The interim associate teacher remains enrolled in courses to meet the requirements for the position.(5) The contracting agency employing the interim associate teacher documents and keeps in the employees file the following information:(A) The date that the interim associate teacher is required to complete requirements to remain in the teaching position. The date to complete all requirements shall not be more than two years after the interim associate teachers date of hire.(B) The coursework or applicable requirements the interim associate teacher shall complete.(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, an interim associate teacher who is pursuing necessary credentials or completing additional coursework while employed pursuant to this section shall not be in violation of any law requiring that they be certified or permitted prior to working in an instructional capacity in a childcare and development program.(2) Notwithstanding any other law, a general childcare and development program shall not be penalized for employing an individual as an interim associate teacher if it is in compliance with this section.(c) For purposes of this section, interim associate teacher means an employee who is authorized to provide program supervision and instruction that includes supervision of aides, volunteers, and groups of children.(d) This section shall become inoperative on July 1, 2029, and, as of January 1, 2030, is repealed.
Amended IN Assembly April 10, 2025 Amended IN Assembly March 27, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 753Introduced by Assembly Member GarciaFebruary 18, 2025 An act to add and repeal Section 8296 of the Education Code, to add and repeal Section 1596.8791 of the Health and Safety Code, and to add and repeal Section 10380.2 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to childcare. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 753, as amended, Garcia. Childcare: facility licensure: teacher requirements.Existing law, the Child Care and Development Services Act, administered by the State Department of Social Services, requires the department to administer childcare and development programs that offer a full range of services to eligible children from infancy to 13 years of age, inclusive.Existing law, the Early Education Act, requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to provide an inclusive and cost-effective preschool program. Those acts authorize a person to serve in an instructional capacity in a childcare and development program or a preschool program if they possess a current credential issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing authorizing teaching service in elementary school or a single-subject credential in home economics, and 12 units in early childhood education or child development, or both, or 2 years experience in early childhood education or a childcare and development program.This bill would, notwithstanding those provisions, commencing July 1, 2026, authorize a California state preschool program or a general childcare and development program to allow 2 years from an interim associate teachers date of hire in one of those programs to pursue necessary credentials or complete additional coursework to obtain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, or equivalent permit, if certain conditions are met, including, among others, that no more than one interim associate teacher per classroom is allowed to work toward their credential or complete additional coursework pursuant to this provision. The bill would make these provisions inoperative on July 1, 2029.Existing law, the California Child Day Care Facilities Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of daycare centers by the State Department of Social Services. The act authorizes the department to issue provisional licenses to operate daycare facilities if the Director of Social Services determines the facility is in substantial compliance with licensure requirements, provided that no life safety risks are involved. The act prohibits a person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation from operating, establishing, managing, conducting, or maintaining a child daycare facility without a current valid license.This bill would deem a California state preschool program, migrant childcare and development program, or general childcare and development program, if that provider is licensed as a child daycare facility to provide services to preschool children, to be operating under a license that permits the provision of services to infants or toddlers, or both, if the facilitys existing license is not on probation, the provider has submitted a complete application to the department for licensure to provide services to infants or toddlers, or both, and the provider has certified to the department by affidavit that the facility meets specified regulatory requirements to serve infants or toddlers, or both. The bill would provide that this authority expires when the department either issues or denies a license or 2 years after the facility began operating under this authority. The bill would make these provisions inoperative on July 1, 2029.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
Amended IN Assembly April 10, 2025 Amended IN Assembly March 27, 2025
Amended IN Assembly April 10, 2025
Amended IN Assembly March 27, 2025
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 753
Introduced by Assembly Member GarciaFebruary 18, 2025
Introduced by Assembly Member Garcia
February 18, 2025
An act to add and repeal Section 8296 of the Education Code, to add and repeal Section 1596.8791 of the Health and Safety Code, and to add and repeal Section 10380.2 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to childcare.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 753, as amended, Garcia. Childcare: facility licensure: teacher requirements.
Existing law, the Child Care and Development Services Act, administered by the State Department of Social Services, requires the department to administer childcare and development programs that offer a full range of services to eligible children from infancy to 13 years of age, inclusive.Existing law, the Early Education Act, requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to provide an inclusive and cost-effective preschool program. Those acts authorize a person to serve in an instructional capacity in a childcare and development program or a preschool program if they possess a current credential issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing authorizing teaching service in elementary school or a single-subject credential in home economics, and 12 units in early childhood education or child development, or both, or 2 years experience in early childhood education or a childcare and development program.This bill would, notwithstanding those provisions, commencing July 1, 2026, authorize a California state preschool program or a general childcare and development program to allow 2 years from an interim associate teachers date of hire in one of those programs to pursue necessary credentials or complete additional coursework to obtain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, or equivalent permit, if certain conditions are met, including, among others, that no more than one interim associate teacher per classroom is allowed to work toward their credential or complete additional coursework pursuant to this provision. The bill would make these provisions inoperative on July 1, 2029.Existing law, the California Child Day Care Facilities Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of daycare centers by the State Department of Social Services. The act authorizes the department to issue provisional licenses to operate daycare facilities if the Director of Social Services determines the facility is in substantial compliance with licensure requirements, provided that no life safety risks are involved. The act prohibits a person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation from operating, establishing, managing, conducting, or maintaining a child daycare facility without a current valid license.This bill would deem a California state preschool program, migrant childcare and development program, or general childcare and development program, if that provider is licensed as a child daycare facility to provide services to preschool children, to be operating under a license that permits the provision of services to infants or toddlers, or both, if the facilitys existing license is not on probation, the provider has submitted a complete application to the department for licensure to provide services to infants or toddlers, or both, and the provider has certified to the department by affidavit that the facility meets specified regulatory requirements to serve infants or toddlers, or both. The bill would provide that this authority expires when the department either issues or denies a license or 2 years after the facility began operating under this authority. The bill would make these provisions inoperative on July 1, 2029.
Existing law, the Child Care and Development Services Act, administered by the State Department of Social Services, requires the department to administer childcare and development programs that offer a full range of services to eligible children from infancy to 13 years of age, inclusive.
Existing law, the Early Education Act, requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to provide an inclusive and cost-effective preschool program.
Those acts authorize a person to serve in an instructional capacity in a childcare and development program or a preschool program if they possess a current credential issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing authorizing teaching service in elementary school or a single-subject credential in home economics, and 12 units in early childhood education or child development, or both, or 2 years experience in early childhood education or a childcare and development program.
This bill would, notwithstanding those provisions, commencing July 1, 2026, authorize a California state preschool program or a general childcare and development program to allow 2 years from an interim associate teachers date of hire in one of those programs to pursue necessary credentials or complete additional coursework to obtain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, or equivalent permit, if certain conditions are met, including, among others, that no more than one interim associate teacher per classroom is allowed to work toward their credential or complete additional coursework pursuant to this provision. The bill would make these provisions inoperative on July 1, 2029.
Existing law, the California Child Day Care Facilities Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of daycare centers by the State Department of Social Services. The act authorizes the department to issue provisional licenses to operate daycare facilities if the Director of Social Services determines the facility is in substantial compliance with licensure requirements, provided that no life safety risks are involved. The act prohibits a person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation from operating, establishing, managing, conducting, or maintaining a child daycare facility without a current valid license.
This bill would deem a California state preschool program, migrant childcare and development program, or general childcare and development program, if that provider is licensed as a child daycare facility to provide services to preschool children, to be operating under a license that permits the provision of services to infants or toddlers, or both, if the facilitys existing license is not on probation, the provider has submitted a complete application to the department for licensure to provide services to infants or toddlers, or both, and the provider has certified to the department by affidavit that the facility meets specified regulatory requirements to serve infants or toddlers, or both. The bill would provide that this authority expires when the department either issues or denies a license or 2 years after the facility began operating under this authority. The bill would make these provisions inoperative on July 1, 2029.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 8296 is added to the Education Code, to read:8296. (a) Notwithstanding Section 8295, and commencing July 1, 2026, a California state preschool program may allow two years from the date of hire of an interim associate teacher in a preschool program to pursue necessary credentials or complete additional coursework to obtain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, or equivalent permit, from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, if the following conditions are met:(1) No more than one interim associate teacher per classroom is allowed to work toward their credential or complete additional coursework, as described in this section.(2) The interim associate teacher meets all requirements enumerated in Section 101216 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.(3) The interim associate teacher has at least six units from an accredited institution of higher education in early childhood education, child development, or human development, or a combination thereof.(4) The interim associate teacher remains enrolled in courses to meet the requirements for the position.(5) The contracting agency employing the interim associate teacher documents and keeps in the employees file the following information:(A) The date that the interim associate teacher is required to complete requirements to remain in the teaching position. The date to complete all requirements shall not be more than two years after the interim associate teachers date of hire.(B) The coursework or applicable requirements the interim associate teacher shall complete.(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, an interim associate teacher who is pursuing necessary credentials or completing additional coursework while employed pursuant to this section shall not be in violation of any law requiring that they be certified or permitted prior to working in an instructional capacity in a preschool program.(2) Notwithstanding any other law, a California state preschool program shall not be penalized for employing an individual as an interim associate teacher if it is in compliance with this section.(c) For purposes of this section, interim associate teacher means an employee who is authorized to provide program supervision and instruction that includes supervision of aides, volunteers, and groups of children.(d) This section shall become inoperative on July 1, 2029, and, as of January 1, 2030, is repealed.SEC. 2.Section 1596.8791 is added to the Health and Safety Code, immediately following Section 1596.879, to read:1596.8791.(a)If a California state preschool program, migrant childcare and development program, or general childcare and development program is licensed as child daycare facility to serve preschool children and also desires to serve infants or toddlers, or both, the provider shall be deemed to be operating under a license that permits the provision of services to infants or toddlers, or both, if all of the following conditions are met:(1)The facilitys existing license is not currently on probation, as defined in Section 1596.773.(2)The provider has submitted a complete application to the department for licensure to provide services to infants or toddlers, or both.(3)The provider has certified to the department by affidavit that the facility meets all requirements to serve infants or toddlers, or both, under Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 101151) of Division 12 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, including, but not limited to, all of the following:(A)The provider has attended or will attend orientations, as directed by the department.(B)The provider has an emergency and disaster plan.(C)The provider has and will provide, upon request, a personnel report.(D)The provider has and will provide, upon request, a facility sketch showing all areas to be used, with dimensions of all rooms and yard areas, including bathrooms.(E)The provider has and will provide, upon request, any waiver requests submitted.(F)The provider has control of the property for any additional rooms or yard, if not included as part of the original license.(G)If applicable, certification by the district superintendent for any schoolage programs functioning on schoolsites for exemptions from square footage, fencing, and bathroom requirements.(H)The provider has and will provide, upon request, a current admissions agreement.(I)The provider has and will provide, upon request, a current parent handbook.(J)The provider has and will provide, upon request, current job descriptions for all personnel.(b)Authority to provide services pursuant to subdivision (a) expires when either of the following occurs:(1)Upon the issuance or denial of the license by the department.(2)Two years after the facility first began providing services under the authority of subdivision (a).(c)This section shall become inoperative on July 1, 2029, and, as of January 1, 2030, is repealed.SEC. 3.SEC. 2. Section 10380.2 is added to the Welfare and Institutions Code, to read:10380.2. (a) Notwithstanding Section 10380, and commencing July 1, 2026, a general childcare and development program may allow two years from the date of hire of an interim associate teacher in a general childcare and development program to pursue necessary credentials or complete additional coursework to obtain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, or equivalent permit, from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, if the following conditions are met:(1) No more than one interim associate teacher per classroom is allowed to work toward their credential or complete additional coursework, as described in this section.(2) The interim associate teacher meets all requirements enumerated in Section 101216 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.(3) The interim associate teacher has at least six units from an accredited institution of higher education in early childhood education, child development, or human development, or a combination thereof.(4) The interim associate teacher remains enrolled in courses to meet the requirements for the position.(5) The contracting agency employing the interim associate teacher documents and keeps in the employees file the following information:(A) The date that the interim associate teacher is required to complete requirements to remain in the teaching position. The date to complete all requirements shall not be more than two years after the interim associate teachers date of hire.(B) The coursework or applicable requirements the interim associate teacher shall complete.(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, an interim associate teacher who is pursuing necessary credentials or completing additional coursework while employed pursuant to this section shall not be in violation of any law requiring that they be certified or permitted prior to working in an instructional capacity in a childcare and development program.(2) Notwithstanding any other law, a general childcare and development program shall not be penalized for employing an individual as an interim associate teacher if it is in compliance with this section.(c) For purposes of this section, interim associate teacher means an employee who is authorized to provide program supervision and instruction that includes supervision of aides, volunteers, and groups of children.(d) This section shall become inoperative on July 1, 2029, and, as of January 1, 2030, is repealed.
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 8296 is added to the Education Code, to read:8296. (a) Notwithstanding Section 8295, and commencing July 1, 2026, a California state preschool program may allow two years from the date of hire of an interim associate teacher in a preschool program to pursue necessary credentials or complete additional coursework to obtain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, or equivalent permit, from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, if the following conditions are met:(1) No more than one interim associate teacher per classroom is allowed to work toward their credential or complete additional coursework, as described in this section.(2) The interim associate teacher meets all requirements enumerated in Section 101216 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.(3) The interim associate teacher has at least six units from an accredited institution of higher education in early childhood education, child development, or human development, or a combination thereof.(4) The interim associate teacher remains enrolled in courses to meet the requirements for the position.(5) The contracting agency employing the interim associate teacher documents and keeps in the employees file the following information:(A) The date that the interim associate teacher is required to complete requirements to remain in the teaching position. The date to complete all requirements shall not be more than two years after the interim associate teachers date of hire.(B) The coursework or applicable requirements the interim associate teacher shall complete.(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, an interim associate teacher who is pursuing necessary credentials or completing additional coursework while employed pursuant to this section shall not be in violation of any law requiring that they be certified or permitted prior to working in an instructional capacity in a preschool program.(2) Notwithstanding any other law, a California state preschool program shall not be penalized for employing an individual as an interim associate teacher if it is in compliance with this section.(c) For purposes of this section, interim associate teacher means an employee who is authorized to provide program supervision and instruction that includes supervision of aides, volunteers, and groups of children.(d) This section shall become inoperative on July 1, 2029, and, as of January 1, 2030, is repealed.
SECTION 1. Section 8296 is added to the Education Code, to read:
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8296. (a) Notwithstanding Section 8295, and commencing July 1, 2026, a California state preschool program may allow two years from the date of hire of an interim associate teacher in a preschool program to pursue necessary credentials or complete additional coursework to obtain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, or equivalent permit, from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, if the following conditions are met:(1) No more than one interim associate teacher per classroom is allowed to work toward their credential or complete additional coursework, as described in this section.(2) The interim associate teacher meets all requirements enumerated in Section 101216 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.(3) The interim associate teacher has at least six units from an accredited institution of higher education in early childhood education, child development, or human development, or a combination thereof.(4) The interim associate teacher remains enrolled in courses to meet the requirements for the position.(5) The contracting agency employing the interim associate teacher documents and keeps in the employees file the following information:(A) The date that the interim associate teacher is required to complete requirements to remain in the teaching position. The date to complete all requirements shall not be more than two years after the interim associate teachers date of hire.(B) The coursework or applicable requirements the interim associate teacher shall complete.(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, an interim associate teacher who is pursuing necessary credentials or completing additional coursework while employed pursuant to this section shall not be in violation of any law requiring that they be certified or permitted prior to working in an instructional capacity in a preschool program.(2) Notwithstanding any other law, a California state preschool program shall not be penalized for employing an individual as an interim associate teacher if it is in compliance with this section.(c) For purposes of this section, interim associate teacher means an employee who is authorized to provide program supervision and instruction that includes supervision of aides, volunteers, and groups of children.(d) This section shall become inoperative on July 1, 2029, and, as of January 1, 2030, is repealed.
8296. (a) Notwithstanding Section 8295, and commencing July 1, 2026, a California state preschool program may allow two years from the date of hire of an interim associate teacher in a preschool program to pursue necessary credentials or complete additional coursework to obtain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, or equivalent permit, from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, if the following conditions are met:(1) No more than one interim associate teacher per classroom is allowed to work toward their credential or complete additional coursework, as described in this section.(2) The interim associate teacher meets all requirements enumerated in Section 101216 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.(3) The interim associate teacher has at least six units from an accredited institution of higher education in early childhood education, child development, or human development, or a combination thereof.(4) The interim associate teacher remains enrolled in courses to meet the requirements for the position.(5) The contracting agency employing the interim associate teacher documents and keeps in the employees file the following information:(A) The date that the interim associate teacher is required to complete requirements to remain in the teaching position. The date to complete all requirements shall not be more than two years after the interim associate teachers date of hire.(B) The coursework or applicable requirements the interim associate teacher shall complete.(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, an interim associate teacher who is pursuing necessary credentials or completing additional coursework while employed pursuant to this section shall not be in violation of any law requiring that they be certified or permitted prior to working in an instructional capacity in a preschool program.(2) Notwithstanding any other law, a California state preschool program shall not be penalized for employing an individual as an interim associate teacher if it is in compliance with this section.(c) For purposes of this section, interim associate teacher means an employee who is authorized to provide program supervision and instruction that includes supervision of aides, volunteers, and groups of children.(d) This section shall become inoperative on July 1, 2029, and, as of January 1, 2030, is repealed.
8296. (a) Notwithstanding Section 8295, and commencing July 1, 2026, a California state preschool program may allow two years from the date of hire of an interim associate teacher in a preschool program to pursue necessary credentials or complete additional coursework to obtain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, or equivalent permit, from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, if the following conditions are met:(1) No more than one interim associate teacher per classroom is allowed to work toward their credential or complete additional coursework, as described in this section.(2) The interim associate teacher meets all requirements enumerated in Section 101216 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.(3) The interim associate teacher has at least six units from an accredited institution of higher education in early childhood education, child development, or human development, or a combination thereof.(4) The interim associate teacher remains enrolled in courses to meet the requirements for the position.(5) The contracting agency employing the interim associate teacher documents and keeps in the employees file the following information:(A) The date that the interim associate teacher is required to complete requirements to remain in the teaching position. The date to complete all requirements shall not be more than two years after the interim associate teachers date of hire.(B) The coursework or applicable requirements the interim associate teacher shall complete.(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, an interim associate teacher who is pursuing necessary credentials or completing additional coursework while employed pursuant to this section shall not be in violation of any law requiring that they be certified or permitted prior to working in an instructional capacity in a preschool program.(2) Notwithstanding any other law, a California state preschool program shall not be penalized for employing an individual as an interim associate teacher if it is in compliance with this section.(c) For purposes of this section, interim associate teacher means an employee who is authorized to provide program supervision and instruction that includes supervision of aides, volunteers, and groups of children.(d) This section shall become inoperative on July 1, 2029, and, as of January 1, 2030, is repealed.
8296. (a) Notwithstanding Section 8295, and commencing July 1, 2026, a California state preschool program may allow two years from the date of hire of an interim associate teacher in a preschool program to pursue necessary credentials or complete additional coursework to obtain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, or equivalent permit, from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, if the following conditions are met:
(1) No more than one interim associate teacher per classroom is allowed to work toward their credential or complete additional coursework, as described in this section.
(2) The interim associate teacher meets all requirements enumerated in Section 101216 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.
(3) The interim associate teacher has at least six units from an accredited institution of higher education in early childhood education, child development, or human development, or a combination thereof.
(4) The interim associate teacher remains enrolled in courses to meet the requirements for the position.
(5) The contracting agency employing the interim associate teacher documents and keeps in the employees file the following information:
(A) The date that the interim associate teacher is required to complete requirements to remain in the teaching position. The date to complete all requirements shall not be more than two years after the interim associate teachers date of hire.
(B) The coursework or applicable requirements the interim associate teacher shall complete.
(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, an interim associate teacher who is pursuing necessary credentials or completing additional coursework while employed pursuant to this section shall not be in violation of any law requiring that they be certified or permitted prior to working in an instructional capacity in a preschool program.
(2) Notwithstanding any other law, a California state preschool program shall not be penalized for employing an individual as an interim associate teacher if it is in compliance with this section.
(c) For purposes of this section, interim associate teacher means an employee who is authorized to provide program supervision and instruction that includes supervision of aides, volunteers, and groups of children.
(d) This section shall become inoperative on July 1, 2029, and, as of January 1, 2030, is repealed.
(a)If a California state preschool program, migrant childcare and development program, or general childcare and development program is licensed as child daycare facility to serve preschool children and also desires to serve infants or toddlers, or both, the provider shall be deemed to be operating under a license that permits the provision of services to infants or toddlers, or both, if all of the following conditions are met:
(1)The facilitys existing license is not currently on probation, as defined in Section 1596.773.
(2)The provider has submitted a complete application to the department for licensure to provide services to infants or toddlers, or both.
(3)The provider has certified to the department by affidavit that the facility meets all requirements to serve infants or toddlers, or both, under Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 101151) of Division 12 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, including, but not limited to, all of the following:
(A)The provider has attended or will attend orientations, as directed by the department.
(B)The provider has an emergency and disaster plan.
(C)The provider has and will provide, upon request, a personnel report.
(D)The provider has and will provide, upon request, a facility sketch showing all areas to be used, with dimensions of all rooms and yard areas, including bathrooms.
(E)The provider has and will provide, upon request, any waiver requests submitted.
(F)The provider has control of the property for any additional rooms or yard, if not included as part of the original license.
(G)If applicable, certification by the district superintendent for any schoolage programs functioning on schoolsites for exemptions from square footage, fencing, and bathroom requirements.
(H)The provider has and will provide, upon request, a current admissions agreement.
(I)The provider has and will provide, upon request, a current parent handbook.
(J)The provider has and will provide, upon request, current job descriptions for all personnel.
(b)Authority to provide services pursuant to subdivision (a) expires when either of the following occurs:
(1)Upon the issuance or denial of the license by the department.
(2)Two years after the facility first began providing services under the authority of subdivision (a).
(c)This section shall become inoperative on July 1, 2029, and, as of January 1, 2030, is repealed.
SEC. 3.SEC. 2. Section 10380.2 is added to the Welfare and Institutions Code, to read:10380.2. (a) Notwithstanding Section 10380, and commencing July 1, 2026, a general childcare and development program may allow two years from the date of hire of an interim associate teacher in a general childcare and development program to pursue necessary credentials or complete additional coursework to obtain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, or equivalent permit, from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, if the following conditions are met:(1) No more than one interim associate teacher per classroom is allowed to work toward their credential or complete additional coursework, as described in this section.(2) The interim associate teacher meets all requirements enumerated in Section 101216 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.(3) The interim associate teacher has at least six units from an accredited institution of higher education in early childhood education, child development, or human development, or a combination thereof.(4) The interim associate teacher remains enrolled in courses to meet the requirements for the position.(5) The contracting agency employing the interim associate teacher documents and keeps in the employees file the following information:(A) The date that the interim associate teacher is required to complete requirements to remain in the teaching position. The date to complete all requirements shall not be more than two years after the interim associate teachers date of hire.(B) The coursework or applicable requirements the interim associate teacher shall complete.(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, an interim associate teacher who is pursuing necessary credentials or completing additional coursework while employed pursuant to this section shall not be in violation of any law requiring that they be certified or permitted prior to working in an instructional capacity in a childcare and development program.(2) Notwithstanding any other law, a general childcare and development program shall not be penalized for employing an individual as an interim associate teacher if it is in compliance with this section.(c) For purposes of this section, interim associate teacher means an employee who is authorized to provide program supervision and instruction that includes supervision of aides, volunteers, and groups of children.(d) This section shall become inoperative on July 1, 2029, and, as of January 1, 2030, is repealed.
SEC. 3.SEC. 2. Section 10380.2 is added to the Welfare and Institutions Code, to read:
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10380.2. (a) Notwithstanding Section 10380, and commencing July 1, 2026, a general childcare and development program may allow two years from the date of hire of an interim associate teacher in a general childcare and development program to pursue necessary credentials or complete additional coursework to obtain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, or equivalent permit, from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, if the following conditions are met:(1) No more than one interim associate teacher per classroom is allowed to work toward their credential or complete additional coursework, as described in this section.(2) The interim associate teacher meets all requirements enumerated in Section 101216 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.(3) The interim associate teacher has at least six units from an accredited institution of higher education in early childhood education, child development, or human development, or a combination thereof.(4) The interim associate teacher remains enrolled in courses to meet the requirements for the position.(5) The contracting agency employing the interim associate teacher documents and keeps in the employees file the following information:(A) The date that the interim associate teacher is required to complete requirements to remain in the teaching position. The date to complete all requirements shall not be more than two years after the interim associate teachers date of hire.(B) The coursework or applicable requirements the interim associate teacher shall complete.(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, an interim associate teacher who is pursuing necessary credentials or completing additional coursework while employed pursuant to this section shall not be in violation of any law requiring that they be certified or permitted prior to working in an instructional capacity in a childcare and development program.(2) Notwithstanding any other law, a general childcare and development program shall not be penalized for employing an individual as an interim associate teacher if it is in compliance with this section.(c) For purposes of this section, interim associate teacher means an employee who is authorized to provide program supervision and instruction that includes supervision of aides, volunteers, and groups of children.(d) This section shall become inoperative on July 1, 2029, and, as of January 1, 2030, is repealed.
10380.2. (a) Notwithstanding Section 10380, and commencing July 1, 2026, a general childcare and development program may allow two years from the date of hire of an interim associate teacher in a general childcare and development program to pursue necessary credentials or complete additional coursework to obtain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, or equivalent permit, from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, if the following conditions are met:(1) No more than one interim associate teacher per classroom is allowed to work toward their credential or complete additional coursework, as described in this section.(2) The interim associate teacher meets all requirements enumerated in Section 101216 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.(3) The interim associate teacher has at least six units from an accredited institution of higher education in early childhood education, child development, or human development, or a combination thereof.(4) The interim associate teacher remains enrolled in courses to meet the requirements for the position.(5) The contracting agency employing the interim associate teacher documents and keeps in the employees file the following information:(A) The date that the interim associate teacher is required to complete requirements to remain in the teaching position. The date to complete all requirements shall not be more than two years after the interim associate teachers date of hire.(B) The coursework or applicable requirements the interim associate teacher shall complete.(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, an interim associate teacher who is pursuing necessary credentials or completing additional coursework while employed pursuant to this section shall not be in violation of any law requiring that they be certified or permitted prior to working in an instructional capacity in a childcare and development program.(2) Notwithstanding any other law, a general childcare and development program shall not be penalized for employing an individual as an interim associate teacher if it is in compliance with this section.(c) For purposes of this section, interim associate teacher means an employee who is authorized to provide program supervision and instruction that includes supervision of aides, volunteers, and groups of children.(d) This section shall become inoperative on July 1, 2029, and, as of January 1, 2030, is repealed.
10380.2. (a) Notwithstanding Section 10380, and commencing July 1, 2026, a general childcare and development program may allow two years from the date of hire of an interim associate teacher in a general childcare and development program to pursue necessary credentials or complete additional coursework to obtain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, or equivalent permit, from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, if the following conditions are met:(1) No more than one interim associate teacher per classroom is allowed to work toward their credential or complete additional coursework, as described in this section.(2) The interim associate teacher meets all requirements enumerated in Section 101216 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.(3) The interim associate teacher has at least six units from an accredited institution of higher education in early childhood education, child development, or human development, or a combination thereof.(4) The interim associate teacher remains enrolled in courses to meet the requirements for the position.(5) The contracting agency employing the interim associate teacher documents and keeps in the employees file the following information:(A) The date that the interim associate teacher is required to complete requirements to remain in the teaching position. The date to complete all requirements shall not be more than two years after the interim associate teachers date of hire.(B) The coursework or applicable requirements the interim associate teacher shall complete.(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, an interim associate teacher who is pursuing necessary credentials or completing additional coursework while employed pursuant to this section shall not be in violation of any law requiring that they be certified or permitted prior to working in an instructional capacity in a childcare and development program.(2) Notwithstanding any other law, a general childcare and development program shall not be penalized for employing an individual as an interim associate teacher if it is in compliance with this section.(c) For purposes of this section, interim associate teacher means an employee who is authorized to provide program supervision and instruction that includes supervision of aides, volunteers, and groups of children.(d) This section shall become inoperative on July 1, 2029, and, as of January 1, 2030, is repealed.
10380.2. (a) Notwithstanding Section 10380, and commencing July 1, 2026, a general childcare and development program may allow two years from the date of hire of an interim associate teacher in a general childcare and development program to pursue necessary credentials or complete additional coursework to obtain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit, or equivalent permit, from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, if the following conditions are met:
(1) No more than one interim associate teacher per classroom is allowed to work toward their credential or complete additional coursework, as described in this section.
(2) The interim associate teacher meets all requirements enumerated in Section 101216 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.
(3) The interim associate teacher has at least six units from an accredited institution of higher education in early childhood education, child development, or human development, or a combination thereof.
(4) The interim associate teacher remains enrolled in courses to meet the requirements for the position.
(5) The contracting agency employing the interim associate teacher documents and keeps in the employees file the following information:
(A) The date that the interim associate teacher is required to complete requirements to remain in the teaching position. The date to complete all requirements shall not be more than two years after the interim associate teachers date of hire.
(B) The coursework or applicable requirements the interim associate teacher shall complete.
(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, an interim associate teacher who is pursuing necessary credentials or completing additional coursework while employed pursuant to this section shall not be in violation of any law requiring that they be certified or permitted prior to working in an instructional capacity in a childcare and development program.
(2) Notwithstanding any other law, a general childcare and development program shall not be penalized for employing an individual as an interim associate teacher if it is in compliance with this section.
(c) For purposes of this section, interim associate teacher means an employee who is authorized to provide program supervision and instruction that includes supervision of aides, volunteers, and groups of children.
(d) This section shall become inoperative on July 1, 2029, and, as of January 1, 2030, is repealed.