Teacher credentialing: programs of professional preparation: California State University and community college partnerships.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires the Chancellors of the California Community Colleges and the California State University to create a plan by July 1, 2027, to expand partnerships between CSU campuses and community college districts for teacher preparation. The plan aims to increase access to teacher training, particularly in rural areas, and create pathways for community college students to take teacher preparation courses at CSU universities. The plan’s implementation depends on securing an appropriation, and the provisions will expire on January 1, 2033.
Key provisions
- The California Community College Chancellor and CSU Chancellor must develop a partnership plan.
- The plan must expand online teacher preparation programs in rural areas.
- The plan must create pathways for concurrent enrollment for community college students in CSU teacher preparation courses.
- Plan implementation requires an appropriation.
- The bill’s provisions expire on January 1, 2033.
Who is affected
- California Community Colleges
- California State University
- Teacher Preparation Program Students
- Rural School Districts
- Community College Students
Notable changes
- Requires a formal plan for increased partnerships between CSU and community college districts.
- Specifically targets expansion of online programs for rural communities.
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