§ 44266.5. — 44266.5. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 375, Sec. 3.)

(a)
(1)
Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, the commission shall issue a preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services to an out-of-state prepared applicant who meets all of the following requirements:
(A)
Possesses a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
(B)
Has earned a valid corresponding pupil personnel services credential specialization in school counseling, school social work, or school psychology, based upon an out-of-state preparation program.
(C)
Has successfully completed a criminal background check conducted under Sections 44339, 44340, and 44341 for credentialing purposes.
(2)
A preliminary professional services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services issued pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be (A) valid for a period of two years and (B) eligible for renewal for a period of no more than two years so long as the credentialholder demonstrates satisfactory progress, as determined by the local educational agency that employs the credentialholder pursuant to the local educational agency’s established criteria.
(b)
For purposes of this section, “local educational agency” means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 375, Sec. 3. (AB 606) Effective January 1, 2026.