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1		-	~~Amended IN Assembly March 17, 2025~~ CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 833Introduced by Assembly Member AlvarezFebruary 19, 2025 An act to amend Section 44612 of the Education Code, relating to teachers. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 833, as ~~amended~~, Alvarez. Teachers: exchange programs~~: local educational agencies: sponsors~~: reporting.Existing law, the World Language Teacher Exchange and Recruitment Law of 1963, requires the State Board of Education to adopt rules and regulations under which teachers employed by California school districts may exchange positions with teachers in schools in other countries for a period of one year or less. Existing law requires the arrangements for the exchanges to be made through the State Department of Education and in cooperation with the teacher exchange programs administered by agencies of the federal government.This bill would expressly require the state boards rules and regulations for the exchanges to ~~(1) expressly~~ provide for exchanges with Mexico. Mexico, (2) apply to school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools, and (3) authorize specified visa sponsors designated by the United States Department of State, in addition to the State Department of Education, to sponsor teachers from Mexico for placement in California school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools to promote cultural exchange for specified purposes. The bill would require the department, on or before December 31, 2026, and annually thereafter, to report to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on the teacher exchange program, 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. Section 44612 of the Education Code is amended to read:44612. (a) ~~(1) The~~ state board shall adopt rules and regulations under which teachers employed by California school districts ~~local educational agencies~~ may exchange positions with teachers in schools in other countries, including Mexico, for a period of one year or less. The arrangements for the exchanges shall be made through the department and in cooperation with the teacher exchange programs administered by agencies of the federal government.~~(2)~~ The ~~rules and regulations adopted pursuant to paragraph (1)~~ shall ~~authorize J-1~~ ~~visa sponsors designated by~~ the United States Department of State, in addition to the department, to sponsor teachers from Mexico for placement in California local educational agencies to promote cultural exchange for both of the following purposes:(A) To foster cross-cultural understanding by allowing Mexican teachers to share their knowledge, traditions, and teaching methodologies with pupils and educators in California.(B) To provide participating teachers with firsthand experience in the United States education system, strengthening international collaboration and encouraging mutual appreciation of diverse educational approaches and cultural perspectives. (b) Grants from the federal government or any department or agency thereof may be accepted by the state and its agencies to be expended pursuant to the programs and plans enumerated in this article. The department shall administer the teacher exchange program provided for in this article and shall do all acts necessary to carry out the purposes of this article.(c) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, on or before December 31, 2026, and annually thereafter, the department shall, consistent with Section 9795 of the Government Code, report to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on the teacher exchange program provided for in this article, including, but not limited to, the number of teachers participating in the program, disaggregated by their home country, grade level and subject matter, and hosting local educational agency.~~(d) For purposes of this section, local educational agency means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.~~
	1	+	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 833Introduced by Assembly Member AlvarezFebruary 19, 2025 An act to amend Section 44612 of the Education Code, relating to teachers. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 833, as introduced, Alvarez. Teachers: exchange programs: reporting.Existing law, the World Language Teacher Exchange and Recruitment Law of 1963, requires the State Board of Education to adopt rules and regulations under which teachers employed by California school districts may exchange positions with teachers in schools in other countries for a period of one year or less. Existing law requires the arrangements for the exchanges to be made through the State Department of Education and in cooperation with the teacher exchange programs administered by agencies of the federal government.This bill would expressly require the state boards rules and regulations for the exchanges to provide for exchanges with Mexico. The bill would require the department, on or before December 31, 2026, and annually thereafter, to report to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on the teacher exchange program, 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. Section 44612 of the Education Code is amended to read:44612. (a) The State Board of Education state board shall adopt rules and regulations under which teachers employed by California school districts may exchange positions with teachers in schools in other countries countries, including Mexico, for a period of one year or less. The arrangements for such the exchanges shall be made through the Department of Education department and in cooperation with the teacher exchange programs administered by agencies of the federal government. The first such exchanges shall take place during the 19641965 school year.Grants (b) Grants from the federal government or any department or agency thereof may be accepted by the state and its agencies to be expended pursuant to the programs and plans enumerated in this article. The Department of Education department shall administer the teacher exchange program provided for in this article and shall do all acts necessary to carry out the purposes of this article.(c) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, on or before December 31, 2026, and annually thereafter, the department shall, consistent with Section 9795 of the Government Code, report to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on the teacher exchange program provided for in this article, including, but not limited to, the number of teachers participating in the program, disaggregated by their home country, grade level and subject matter, and hosting local educational agency.
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3		-	~~Amended IN Assembly March 17, 2025~~ CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 833Introduced by Assembly Member AlvarezFebruary 19, 2025 An act to amend Section 44612 of the Education Code, relating to teachers. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 833, as ~~amended~~, Alvarez. Teachers: exchange programs~~: local educational agencies: sponsors~~: reporting.Existing law, the World Language Teacher Exchange and Recruitment Law of 1963, requires the State Board of Education to adopt rules and regulations under which teachers employed by California school districts may exchange positions with teachers in schools in other countries for a period of one year or less. Existing law requires the arrangements for the exchanges to be made through the State Department of Education and in cooperation with the teacher exchange programs administered by agencies of the federal government.This bill would expressly require the state boards rules and regulations for the exchanges to ~~(1) expressly~~ provide for exchanges with Mexico. Mexico, (2) apply to school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools, and (3) authorize specified visa sponsors designated by the United States Department of State, in addition to the State Department of Education, to sponsor teachers from Mexico for placement in California school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools to promote cultural exchange for specified purposes. The bill would require the department, on or before December 31, 2026, and annually thereafter, to report to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on the teacher exchange program, as provided.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
	3	+	CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 833Introduced by Assembly Member AlvarezFebruary 19, 2025 An act to amend Section 44612 of the Education Code, relating to teachers. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 833, as introduced, Alvarez. Teachers: exchange programs: reporting.Existing law, the World Language Teacher Exchange and Recruitment Law of 1963, requires the State Board of Education to adopt rules and regulations under which teachers employed by California school districts may exchange positions with teachers in schools in other countries for a period of one year or less. Existing law requires the arrangements for the exchanges to be made through the State Department of Education and in cooperation with the teacher exchange programs administered by agencies of the federal government.This bill would expressly require the state boards rules and regulations for the exchanges to provide for exchanges with Mexico. The bill would require the department, on or before December 31, 2026, and annually thereafter, to report to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on the teacher exchange program, as provided.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
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15	15		Introduced by Assembly Member AlvarezFebruary 19, 2025
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20	20		An act to amend Section 44612 of the Education Code, relating to teachers.
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26		-	AB 833, as ~~amended~~, Alvarez. Teachers: exchange programs: ~~local educational agencies: sponsors:~~ reporting.
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28		-	Existing law, the World Language Teacher Exchange and Recruitment Law of 1963, requires the State Board of Education to adopt rules and regulations under which teachers employed by California school districts may exchange positions with teachers in schools in other countries for a period of one year or less. Existing law requires the arrangements for the exchanges to be made through the State Department of Education and in cooperation with the teacher exchange programs administered by agencies of the federal government.This bill would expressly require the state boards rules and regulations for the exchanges to ~~(1) expressly~~ provide for exchanges with Mexico. Mexico, (2) apply to school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools, and (3) authorize specified visa sponsors designated by the United States Department of State, in addition to the State Department of Education, to sponsor teachers from Mexico for placement in California school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools to promote cultural exchange for specified purposes. The bill would require the department, on or before December 31, 2026, and annually thereafter, to report to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on the teacher exchange program, as provided.
	28	+	Existing law, the World Language Teacher Exchange and Recruitment Law of 1963, requires the State Board of Education to adopt rules and regulations under which teachers employed by California school districts may exchange positions with teachers in schools in other countries for a period of one year or less. Existing law requires the arrangements for the exchanges to be made through the State Department of Education and in cooperation with the teacher exchange programs administered by agencies of the federal government.This bill would expressly require the state boards rules and regulations for the exchanges to provide for exchanges with Mexico. The bill would require the department, on or before December 31, 2026, and annually thereafter, to report to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on the teacher exchange program, as provided.
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30	30		Existing law, the World Language Teacher Exchange and Recruitment Law of 1963, requires the State Board of Education to adopt rules and regulations under which teachers employed by California school districts may exchange positions with teachers in schools in other countries for a period of one year or less. Existing law requires the arrangements for the exchanges to be made through the State Department of Education and in cooperation with the teacher exchange programs administered by agencies of the federal government.
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32		-	This bill would expressly require the state boards rules and regulations for the exchanges to ~~(1) expressly~~ provide for exchanges with Mexico. Mexico, (2) apply to school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools, and (3) authorize specified visa sponsors designated by the United States Department of State, in addition to the State Department of Education, to sponsor teachers from Mexico for placement in California school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools to promote cultural exchange for specified purposes. The bill would require the department, on or before December 31, 2026, and annually thereafter, to report to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on the teacher exchange program, as provided.
	32	+	This bill would expressly require the state boards rules and regulations for the exchanges to provide for exchanges with Mexico. The bill would require the department, on or before December 31, 2026, and annually thereafter, to report to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on the teacher exchange program, as provided.
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38		-	The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 44612 of the Education Code is amended to read:44612. (a) ~~(1) The~~ state board shall adopt rules and regulations under which teachers employed by California school districts ~~local educational agencies~~ may exchange positions with teachers in schools in other countries, including Mexico, for a period of one year or less. The arrangements for the exchanges shall be made through the department and in cooperation with the teacher exchange programs administered by agencies of the federal government.~~(2)~~ The ~~rules and regulations adopted pursuant to paragraph (1)~~ shall ~~authorize J-1~~ ~~visa sponsors designated by~~ the United States Department of State, in addition to the department, to sponsor teachers from Mexico for placement in California local educational agencies to promote cultural exchange for both of the following purposes:(A) To foster cross-cultural understanding by allowing Mexican teachers to share their knowledge, traditions, and teaching methodologies with pupils and educators in California.(B) To provide participating teachers with firsthand experience in the United States education system, strengthening international collaboration and encouraging mutual appreciation of diverse educational approaches and cultural perspectives. (b) Grants from the federal government or any department or agency thereof may be accepted by the state and its agencies to be expended pursuant to the programs and plans enumerated in this article. The department shall administer the teacher exchange program provided for in this article and shall do all acts necessary to carry out the purposes of this article.(c) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, on or before December 31, 2026, and annually thereafter, the department shall, consistent with Section 9795 of the Government Code, report to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on the teacher exchange program provided for in this article, including, but not limited to, the number of teachers participating in the program, disaggregated by their home country, grade level and subject matter, and hosting local educational agency.~~(d) For purposes of this section, local educational agency means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.~~
	38	+	The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 44612 of the Education Code is amended to read:44612. (a) The State Board of Education state board shall adopt rules and regulations under which teachers employed by California school districts may exchange positions with teachers in schools in other countries countries, including Mexico, for a period of one year or less. The arrangements for such the exchanges shall be made through the Department of Education department and in cooperation with the teacher exchange programs administered by agencies of the federal government. The first such exchanges shall take place during the 19641965 school year.Grants (b) Grants from the federal government or any department or agency thereof may be accepted by the state and its agencies to be expended pursuant to the programs and plans enumerated in this article. The Department of Education department shall administer the teacher exchange program provided for in this article and shall do all acts necessary to carry out the purposes of this article.(c) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, on or before December 31, 2026, and annually thereafter, the department shall, consistent with Section 9795 of the Government Code, report to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on the teacher exchange program provided for in this article, including, but not limited to, the number of teachers participating in the program, disaggregated by their home country, grade level and subject matter, and hosting local educational agency.
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40	40		The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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44		-	SECTION 1. Section 44612 of the Education Code is amended to read:44612. (a) ~~(1) The~~ state board shall adopt rules and regulations under which teachers employed by California school districts ~~local educational agencies~~ may exchange positions with teachers in schools in other countries, including Mexico, for a period of one year or less. The arrangements for the exchanges shall be made through the department and in cooperation with the teacher exchange programs administered by agencies of the federal government.~~(2)~~ The ~~rules and regulations adopted pursuant to paragraph (1)~~ shall ~~authorize J-1~~ ~~visa sponsors designated by~~ the United States Department of State, in addition to the department, to sponsor teachers from Mexico for placement in California local educational agencies to promote cultural exchange for both of the following purposes:(A) To foster cross-cultural understanding by allowing Mexican teachers to share their knowledge, traditions, and teaching methodologies with pupils and educators in California.(B) To provide participating teachers with firsthand experience in the United States education system, strengthening international collaboration and encouraging mutual appreciation of diverse educational approaches and cultural perspectives. (b) Grants from the federal government or any department or agency thereof may be accepted by the state and its agencies to be expended pursuant to the programs and plans enumerated in this article. The department shall administer the teacher exchange program provided for in this article and shall do all acts necessary to carry out the purposes of this article.(c) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, on or before December 31, 2026, and annually thereafter, the department shall, consistent with Section 9795 of the Government Code, report to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on the teacher exchange program provided for in this article, including, but not limited to, the number of teachers participating in the program, disaggregated by their home country, grade level and subject matter, and hosting local educational agency.~~(d) For purposes of this section, local educational agency means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.~~
	44	+	SECTION 1. Section 44612 of the Education Code is amended to read:44612. (a) The State Board of Education state board shall adopt rules and regulations under which teachers employed by California school districts may exchange positions with teachers in schools in other countries countries, including Mexico, for a period of one year or less. The arrangements for such the exchanges shall be made through the Department of Education department and in cooperation with the teacher exchange programs administered by agencies of the federal government. The first such exchanges shall take place during the 19641965 school year.Grants (b) Grants from the federal government or any department or agency thereof may be accepted by the state and its agencies to be expended pursuant to the programs and plans enumerated in this article. The Department of Education department shall administer the teacher exchange program provided for in this article and shall do all acts necessary to carry out the purposes of this article.(c) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, on or before December 31, 2026, and annually thereafter, the department shall, consistent with Section 9795 of the Government Code, report to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on the teacher exchange program provided for in this article, including, but not limited to, the number of teachers participating in the program, disaggregated by their home country, grade level and subject matter, and hosting local educational agency.
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46	46		SECTION 1. Section 44612 of the Education Code is amended to read:
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50		-	44612. (a) ~~(1) The~~ state board shall adopt rules and regulations under which teachers employed by California school districts ~~local educational agencies~~ may exchange positions with teachers in schools in other countries, including Mexico, for a period of one year or less. The arrangements for the exchanges shall be made through the department and in cooperation with the teacher exchange programs administered by agencies of the federal government.~~(2)~~ The ~~rules and regulations adopted pursuant to paragraph (1)~~ shall ~~authorize J-1~~ ~~visa sponsors designated by~~ the United States Department of State, in addition to the department, to sponsor teachers from Mexico for placement in California local educational agencies to promote cultural exchange for both of the following purposes:(A) To foster cross-cultural understanding by allowing Mexican teachers to share their knowledge, traditions, and teaching methodologies with pupils and educators in California.(B) To provide participating teachers with firsthand experience in the United States education system, strengthening international collaboration and encouraging mutual appreciation of diverse educational approaches and cultural perspectives. (b) Grants from the federal government or any department or agency thereof may be accepted by the state and its agencies to be expended pursuant to the programs and plans enumerated in this article. The department shall administer the teacher exchange program provided for in this article and shall do all acts necessary to carry out the purposes of this article.(c) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, on or before December 31, 2026, and annually thereafter, the department shall, consistent with Section 9795 of the Government Code, report to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on the teacher exchange program provided for in this article, including, but not limited to, the number of teachers participating in the program, disaggregated by their home country, grade level and subject matter, and hosting local educational agency.~~(d) For purposes of this section, local educational agency means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.~~
	50	+	44612. (a) The State Board of Education state board shall adopt rules and regulations under which teachers employed by California school districts may exchange positions with teachers in schools in other countries countries, including Mexico, for a period of one year or less. The arrangements for such the exchanges shall be made through the Department of Education department and in cooperation with the teacher exchange programs administered by agencies of the federal government. The first such exchanges shall take place during the 19641965 school year.Grants (b) Grants from the federal government or any department or agency thereof may be accepted by the state and its agencies to be expended pursuant to the programs and plans enumerated in this article. The Department of Education department shall administer the teacher exchange program provided for in this article and shall do all acts necessary to carry out the purposes of this article.(c) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, on or before December 31, 2026, and annually thereafter, the department shall, consistent with Section 9795 of the Government Code, report to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on the teacher exchange program provided for in this article, including, but not limited to, the number of teachers participating in the program, disaggregated by their home country, grade level and subject matter, and hosting local educational agency.
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52		-	44612. (a) ~~(1) The~~ state board shall adopt rules and regulations under which teachers employed by California school districts ~~local educational agencies~~ may exchange positions with teachers in schools in other countries, including Mexico, for a period of one year or less. The arrangements for the exchanges shall be made through the department and in cooperation with the teacher exchange programs administered by agencies of the federal government.~~(2)~~ The ~~rules and regulations adopted pursuant to paragraph (1)~~ shall ~~authorize J-1~~ ~~visa sponsors designated by~~ the United States Department of State, in addition to the department, to sponsor teachers from Mexico for placement in California local educational agencies to promote cultural exchange for both of the following purposes:(A) To foster cross-cultural understanding by allowing Mexican teachers to share their knowledge, traditions, and teaching methodologies with pupils and educators in California.(B) To provide participating teachers with firsthand experience in the United States education system, strengthening international collaboration and encouraging mutual appreciation of diverse educational approaches and cultural perspectives. (b) Grants from the federal government or any department or agency thereof may be accepted by the state and its agencies to be expended pursuant to the programs and plans enumerated in this article. The department shall administer the teacher exchange program provided for in this article and shall do all acts necessary to carry out the purposes of this article.(c) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, on or before December 31, 2026, and annually thereafter, the department shall, consistent with Section 9795 of the Government Code, report to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on the teacher exchange program provided for in this article, including, but not limited to, the number of teachers participating in the program, disaggregated by their home country, grade level and subject matter, and hosting local educational agency.~~(d) For purposes of this section, local educational agency means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.~~
	52	+	44612. (a) The State Board of Education state board shall adopt rules and regulations under which teachers employed by California school districts may exchange positions with teachers in schools in other countries countries, including Mexico, for a period of one year or less. The arrangements for such the exchanges shall be made through the Department of Education department and in cooperation with the teacher exchange programs administered by agencies of the federal government. The first such exchanges shall take place during the 19641965 school year.Grants (b) Grants from the federal government or any department or agency thereof may be accepted by the state and its agencies to be expended pursuant to the programs and plans enumerated in this article. The Department of Education department shall administer the teacher exchange program provided for in this article and shall do all acts necessary to carry out the purposes of this article.(c) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, on or before December 31, 2026, and annually thereafter, the department shall, consistent with Section 9795 of the Government Code, report to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on the teacher exchange program provided for in this article, including, but not limited to, the number of teachers participating in the program, disaggregated by their home country, grade level and subject matter, and hosting local educational agency.
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54		-	44612. (a) ~~(1) The~~ state board shall adopt rules and regulations under which teachers employed by California school districts ~~local educational agencies~~ may exchange positions with teachers in schools in other countries, including Mexico, for a period of one year or less. The arrangements for the exchanges shall be made through the department and in cooperation with the teacher exchange programs administered by agencies of the federal government.~~(2)~~ The ~~rules and regulations adopted pursuant to paragraph (1)~~ shall ~~authorize J-1~~ ~~visa sponsors designated by~~ the United States Department of State, in addition to the department, to sponsor teachers from Mexico for placement in California local educational agencies to promote cultural exchange for both of the following purposes:(A) To foster cross-cultural understanding by allowing Mexican teachers to share their knowledge, traditions, and teaching methodologies with pupils and educators in California.(B) To provide participating teachers with firsthand experience in the United States education system, strengthening international collaboration and encouraging mutual appreciation of diverse educational approaches and cultural perspectives. (b) Grants from the federal government or any department or agency thereof may be accepted by the state and its agencies to be expended pursuant to the programs and plans enumerated in this article. The department shall administer the teacher exchange program provided for in this article and shall do all acts necessary to carry out the purposes of this article.(c) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, on or before December 31, 2026, and annually thereafter, the department shall, consistent with Section 9795 of the Government Code, report to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on the teacher exchange program provided for in this article, including, but not limited to, the number of teachers participating in the program, disaggregated by their home country, grade level and subject matter, and hosting local educational agency.~~(d) For purposes of this section, local educational agency means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.~~
	54	+	44612. (a) The State Board of Education state board shall adopt rules and regulations under which teachers employed by California school districts may exchange positions with teachers in schools in other countries countries, including Mexico, for a period of one year or less. The arrangements for such the exchanges shall be made through the Department of Education department and in cooperation with the teacher exchange programs administered by agencies of the federal government. The first such exchanges shall take place during the 19641965 school year.Grants (b) Grants from the federal government or any department or agency thereof may be accepted by the state and its agencies to be expended pursuant to the programs and plans enumerated in this article. The Department of Education department shall administer the teacher exchange program provided for in this article and shall do all acts necessary to carry out the purposes of this article.(c) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, on or before December 31, 2026, and annually thereafter, the department shall, consistent with Section 9795 of the Government Code, report to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on the teacher exchange program provided for in this article, including, but not limited to, the number of teachers participating in the program, disaggregated by their home country, grade level and subject matter, and hosting local educational agency.
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58		-	44612. (a) ~~(1) The~~ state board shall adopt rules and regulations under which teachers employed by California school districts ~~local educational agencies~~ may exchange positions with teachers in schools in other countries, including Mexico, for a period of one year or less. The arrangements for the exchanges shall be made through the department and in cooperation with the teacher exchange programs administered by agencies of the federal government.
	58	+	44612. (a) The State Board of Education state board shall adopt rules and regulations under which teachers employed by California school districts may exchange positions with teachers in schools in other countries countries, including Mexico, for a period of one year or less. The arrangements for such the exchanges shall be made through the Department of Education department and in cooperation with the teacher exchange programs administered by agencies of the federal government. The first such exchanges shall take place during the 19641965 school year.
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60		-	(2) The rules and regulations adopted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall authorize J-1 visa sponsors designated by the United States Department of State, in addition to the department, to sponsor teachers from Mexico for placement in California local educational agencies to promote cultural exchange for both of the following purposes:
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62		-	(A) To foster cross-cultural understanding by allowing Mexican teachers to share their knowledge, traditions, and teaching methodologies with pupils and educators in California.
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64		-	(B) To provide participating teachers with firsthand experience in the United States education system, strengthening international collaboration and encouraging mutual appreciation of diverse educational approaches and cultural perspectives.
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66		-	(b) Grants from the federal government or any department or agency thereof may be accepted by the state and its agencies to be expended pursuant to the programs and plans enumerated in this article. The department shall administer the teacher exchange program provided for in this article and shall do all acts necessary to carry out the purposes of this article.
	64	+	(b) Grants from the federal government or any department or agency thereof may be accepted by the state and its agencies to be expended pursuant to the programs and plans enumerated in this article. The Department of Education department shall administer the teacher exchange program provided for in this article and shall do all acts necessary to carry out the purposes of this article.
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68	66		(c) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, on or before December 31, 2026, and annually thereafter, the department shall, consistent with Section 9795 of the Government Code, report to the relevant policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on the teacher exchange program provided for in this article, including, but not limited to, the number of teachers participating in the program, disaggregated by their home country, grade level and subject matter, and hosting local educational agency.
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70		-	(d) For purposes of this section, local educational agency means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.