AB 544 Signed

[Andre Cramblit]

This bill requires the California Commission On Teacher Credentialing,  
upon recommendation by a tribal government of a federally recognized  
Indian tribe in California, to issue an American Indian languages  
credential to a candidate who has demonstrated fluency in that tribal  
language, and met other requirements. The bill authorizes the holder  
of an American Indian languages credential to teach the American  
Indian language for which the credential was issued in California  
public schools in preschool, kindergarten, grades 1 to 12, inclusive,  
and in adult education courses, and would make the holder of that  
credential eligible for a professional clear teaching credential upon  
completion of a specified period of time and application and  
consultation as specified. The bill encourages each federally  
recognized American Indian tribe to develop a written and oral  
assessment that should be successfully completed before an applicant  
is recommended for an American Indian languages credential.
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