Elementary and secondary education: omnibus.
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No
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill makes changes to how California schools handle teacher credentials, physical education requirements, and preschool eligibility. It removes a requirement for teachers to be credentialed in a subject they aren’t already teaching, clarifies how alternative physical education schedules are calculated, and adjusts eligibility requirements for state preschool programs. The bill also corrects cross-references and references to entities within the Education Code.
Key provisions
- Removes the requirement that a teacher credential must authorize them to teach a subject they aren't already certified for.
- Clarifies that alternative physical education minute requirements are calculated by schooldays instead of days.
- Allows school districts to adopt alternate physical education schedules with specific minute requirements.
- Adjusts eligibility criteria for California state preschool programs, including income limits and prioritizing children with exceptional needs.
- Corrects cross-references and references to entities within the Education Code.
- Updates the requirements for teacher credentials, specifically regarding subject matter competence.
- Modifies the requirements for physical education instruction in grades 6-12, including minimum minute requirements.
- Clarifies the requirements for full-day California state preschool programs, including eligibility criteria and income limits.
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Primary sponsor
Committee on Education
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