California Education Code

§ 44415.7

EDC § 44415.7 Effective Sep 27, 2022Div. 3 · Title 2 · Part 25 · Ch. 2 · Art. 16

Statute text

(a)For the 2022–23 fiscal year, the sum of twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) is hereby appropriated from the General Fund to the commission to select a local educational agency to serve as a statewide technical assistance center to support teacher residency programs, as described in Sections 44415.5 and 44415.6. Preference shall be given to local educational agencies that currently administer residency programs and that commit to partner with commission-approved teacher preparation programs with experience supporting a residency program or residency programs. These funds shall be available for encumbrance or expenditure until June 30, 2029.

(b)The statewide technical assistance center shall collaborate with the commission to develop and disseminate technical assistance. The statewide technical assistance center is encouraged to obtain interest holder feedback to create a statewide framework for successful teacher residency program implementation and sustainability. The framework and technical assistance should leverage and build upon existing technical assistance offerings disseminated by local educational agencies, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and foundations. Technical assistance offered shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:

(1)Information to the field regarding the benefits of establishing residency programs to teacher candidates, local educational agencies, and teacher preparation programs.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 571, Sec. 26. (AB 185) Effective September 27, 2022. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 44418.