Teacher credentialing: world languages: subject matter examinations: language proficiency assessments.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The bill permits prospective world‑language teachers to satisfy the subject‑matter or language‑proficiency exam requirement by completing a comparable post‑secondary language proficiency assessment, such as those administered by ACTFL, when California does not provide its own exam. It applies to candidates seeking single‑subject teaching credentials or authorizations to serve English‑learner students. This creates a flexible pathway for credentialing in languages not covered by state‑run tests.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 5057.) · May 14, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jun 22, 2026
• Education Committee Hearing
  Education · Jun 10, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 6, 2026
• Education Committee Hearing
  Education · Apr 8, 2026
• Education
  Education · Apr 8, 2026

History

1. May 27, 2026Referred to Com. on ED.
2. May 14, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 5057.)
3. May 14, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
4. May 7, 2026Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
5. May 6, 2026From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (May 6).
6. Apr 14, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Apr 13, 2026Read second time and amended.
8. Apr 9, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 8).
9. Mar 23, 2026Re-referred to Com. on ED.
10. Mar 19, 2026Referred to Com. on ED.
11. Mar 19, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on ED. Read second time and amended.
12. Feb 21, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• LaShae Sharp-Collins (D) · sponsor
• Patel
• Sharp-Collins

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