CaliforniaCalifornia changes rules for intern teacher credentials
California may extend some intern teachers’ credentials on a program sponsor’s recommendation, and applicants must verify a teaching job in the state.
What it does
A commission-approved program sponsor may recommend a one-year extension of a district intern credential, and the commission may grant it.
District intern credential applicants must verify that they work as teachers for a California school district, county education office, or charter school.
Interns in listed credential programs may choose early completion only when seeking their first preliminary credential and meeting the required assessments.
People seeking a clear education specialist teaching credential must meet the stated credential and induction requirements.
The State Department of Social Services must work with colleges and universities to set rules for campus childcare and development programs.
Argument forApproved program sponsors could help interns keep teaching by recommending a one-year credential extension when needed.
Argument againstLimiting faster credential completion to teachers seeking their first preliminary credential may leave experienced interns without that option.
More detail
The commission may extend a district intern credential for one year on a program sponsor’s recommendation. This applies to district intern credentials for people teaching in the specified school district classrooms. The credential extension is discretionary; the commission may grant it. The extension may be granted when the credential reaches its end; no specific application deadline is stated.
The commission must require applicants to verify employment in a teaching position in California. This applies to each applicant for a district intern credential. The teaching position must be at a school district, county office of education, or charter school in California. The verification is required when applying for the credential.
The early completion option is limited to interns seeking their first preliminary credential and enrolled in the listed credential programs. Covered programs are multiple subject, single subject, PK-3 early childhood education specialist, and education specialist programs serving people with mild to moderate disabilities. Eligible interns must meet the existing assessment and fitness requirements and receive an internship program recommendation to qualify for the five-year credential. An intern must pass the teaching foundations assessment before taking the performance assessment; successful completion can lead to a five-year preliminary credential.
The clear education specialist credential must meet the same minimum requirements for a valid preliminary credential and beginning teacher induction. This concerns people seeking a clear education specialist teaching credential. The requirements include holding a valid preliminary or equivalent credential and completing an approved induction program, with stated exceptions.
The State Department of Social Services must make rules with postsecondary institutions for specified campus childcare programs. The rules concern childcare and development programs operated on or near postsecondary campuses. This covers programs under the listed state childcare and development laws.
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History
- 2026
- Sep 18Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 328, Statutes of 2026.Latest
- Sep 18Approved by the Governor Gavin Newsom.Became Law
- Sep 4Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.To Governor
- Aug 27Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 6029.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.Major
- Vote recorded Unfinished Business SB1443 ED. (Pérez) Concurrence. Result: pass.Upper
- Aug 26In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
- Vote recorded SB 1443 Education Senate Third Reading By PATEL. Result: pass.Lower
- Aug 26Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 6554.) Ordered to the Senate.Passed Assembly
- Aug 20Ordered to third reading.Minor
- Aug 20Read third time and amended.Major
- Aug 12Ordered to third reading.Minor
- Aug 12Read third time and amended.Major
- Aug 3Ordered to third reading.Minor
- Aug 3From consent calendar on motion of Assembly Member Stefani.
- Jul 2Read second time. Ordered to consent calendar.Minor
- Jul 1From committee: Do pass. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (July 1).Minor
- Vote recorded Do pass. To Consent Calendar. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 18From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (June 17). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.Minor
- Jun 17
- Vote recorded Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. Result: pass.Lower
- May 18Referred to Com. on ED.Minor
- May 7In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.Minor
- Vote recorded Consent Calendar 2nd SB1443 ED. Result: pass.Upper
- May 7Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 4168.) Ordered to the Assembly.Passed Senate
- May 5Read second time. Ordered to consent calendar.Minor
- May 4From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8 and ordered to consent calendar.Minor
- Apr 24Set for hearing May 4.
- Apr 22From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 4008.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.Minor
- Vote recorded Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 16From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on ED.Major
- Apr 10Set for hearing April 22.
- Mar 25Referred to Com. on ED.Minor
- Mar 17From printer. May be acted upon on or after April 16.
- Mar 16Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.Introduced
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