California AB1306 allows school districts and county offices of education to offer teacher education programs for English learners.

California AB1306 adds Section 44253.45 to the Education Code, allowing the commission to approve teacher education programs offered by school districts or county offices of education for earning cross-cultural language and academic development certificates, English learner authorizations, or bilingual authorization certificates. The commission must apply the same standards for approval as those for regionally accredited institutions of higher education. This bill aims to provide more opportunities for educators to specialize in teaching English learners.

California AB1306 allows school districts and county offices of education to offer teacher education programs for English learners.

California AB1306 adds Section 44253.45 to the Education Code, allowing the commission to approve teacher education programs offered by school districts or county offices of education for earning cross-cultural language and academic development certificates, English learner authorizations, or bilingual authorization certificates. The commission must apply the same standards for approval as those for regionally accredited institutions of higher education. This bill aims to provide more opportunities for educators to specialize in teaching English learners.