TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION 33000-65001›DIVISION 3. LOCAL ADMINISTRATION 35000-45500›PART 25. EMPLOYEES 44000-45500›CHAPTER 2. Teacher Credentialing 44200-44418›ARTICLE 5. Subject Matter Examinations and Assessments 44280-44298

§ 44280

California Education Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · California

(a) The adequacy of subject matter preparation and the basis for assignment of certified personnel shall be determined by the successful demonstration of subject matter competence as set forth in paragraph (5) of subdivision (b) of Section 44259.

(b) For the purpose of determining the adequacy of subject matter knowledge of languages for which there are no adequate examinations, the commission may establish guidelines for accepting alternative assessments performed by organizations that are expert in the language and culture assessed.

(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 44, Sec. 40. (AB 130) Effective July 9, 2021.)

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