California § 44283.2 - Commencing on January 1, 2000, prior to the initial issuance of a specialist teac

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§ 44283.2. Commencing on January 1, 2000, prior to the initial issuance of a specialist teac

(a) Commencing on January 1, 2000, prior to the initial issuance of a specialist teaching credential in special education pursuant to Section 44265, except as provided in subdivision (b) a first time credential applicant who is not credentialed in any state shall be required to demonstrate that he or she passed the reading instruction competence assessment developed pursuant to Section 44283. (b) This section shall not apply to an applicant for an Early Childhood Special Education Certificate or Early Childhood Special Education Credential, which authorizes the holder to provide educational services to children from birth through prekindergarten who are eligible for early intervention special education and related services.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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