Rulemaking

This rulemaking action proposes amendments to Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) related to the requirements for determining eligibility for institutions that have not previously been approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to operate educator preparation licensure programs in California. The proposed amendments were approved at the December 2025 Commission meeting.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
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This rulemaking action proposes amendments to Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) related to the changes regarding the Emergency Career Substitute Teaching Permit. The proposed amendments were approved at the February 2026 Commission meeting.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Initial Statement of Reasons
Regulation Text Initially Noticed to the Public

This rulemaking action proposes amendments to Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) related to the changes regarding the Child Development Permit. The proposed amendments were approved at the December 2025 & February 2026 Commission meetings.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Initial Statement of Reasons
Regulation Text Initially Noticed to the Public

This rulemaking action proposes amendments to Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) related to the changes regarding the Basic Skills requirement for several credentials and permits. The proposed amendments were approved at the August 2025 Commission meeting.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Initial Statement of Reasons
Proposed Regulation Text

This rulemaking action adopted amendments to Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) related to PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Credential requirements. The regulations were approved on November 26, 2025, and the effective date is January 1, 2026.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Initial Statement of Reasons
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Final Statement of Reasons
Final Regulation Text

This rulemaking action adopted amendments to Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) related to the Designated Subjects Career Technical Education Teaching Credentials requirements. The regulations were approved on November 14, 2025, and the effective date is January 1, 2026.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Initial Statement of Reasons
Proposed Regulation Text
Final Statement of Reasons
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The proposed action would amend the California Code of Regulations, Title 5, §80046.1 and update §80692 by changing the term Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization (APEAA) back to Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credential (APESC). This proposed revision amends the title of the APE credential without altering any of the necessary credential requirements. The regulations were approved by Office of Administrative Law on December 12, 2025 and will become effective on April 1, 2026.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Initial Statement of Reasons
Regulation Text
Final Statement of Reasons
Final Regulation Text