Substitute teachers get a training path to the emergency career substitute permit
For an emergency career substitute permit, the credentialing commission must accept 5 hours of training, an orientation and an assigned mentor instead of 90 substitute days in each of 3 years. These permit holders may teach up to 70 days in one classroom.
Who it affects
Substitute teachers, school districts and county education offices
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
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Official text
California AB 2490: Teacher credentialing: emergency career substitute teaching permit: alternative qualifications.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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