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

§ 44282

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

(a) The commission shall adopt examinations and assessments to verify the subject matter knowledge and competence of candidates for the single subject teaching credentials described in Section 44257 and the concentrations described in Section 44257.2.

(b) A general subject matter examination authorizing teaching multiple subjects shall include an examination of the candidate’s knowledge of the following areas: language studies, literature, mathematics, science, social studies, history, the arts, physical education, and human development.

(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 809, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1994.)

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