California AB1119 aims to create efficient routes for teachers to obtain dual credentials.

California AB1119 addresses the need for efficient routes for teachers to obtain dual credentials, allowing them to teach in multiple settings and subject areas. The bill emphasizes the importance of dual credentialing in increasing inclusion and equipping teachers to meet diverse learner needs. It mandates the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to develop these routes by March 1, 2027, considering input from relevant stakeholders. The bill also highlights the state's longstanding shortage of education specialists and the benefits of dual credentialing in co-taught classrooms.

California AB1119 aims to create efficient routes for teachers to obtain dual credentials.

California AB1119 addresses the need for efficient routes for teachers to obtain dual credentials, allowing them to teach in multiple settings and subject areas. The bill emphasizes the importance of dual credentialing in increasing inclusion and equipping teachers to meet diverse learner needs. It mandates the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to develop these routes by March 1, 2027, considering input from relevant stakeholders. The bill also highlights the state's longstanding shortage of education specialists and the benefits of dual credentialing in co-taught classrooms.