Teacher credentialing: administrative services credential: occupational and physical therapists.

Existing law requires the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to, among other things, establish standards for the issuance and renewal of credentials, certificates, and permits. Existing law sets forth the minimum requirements for a preliminary services credential with a specialization in administrative services, which include, among other requirements, possession of one of various types of credentials and the completion of a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience, as provided. This bill would provide that a valid license to practice occupational therapy or physical therapy and verification of meeting a basic skills requirement, as specified, and 3 years of experience as a school-based occupational therapist or physical therapist may be used to satisfy respective requirements for a preliminary services credential with a specialization in administrative services, as provided. This bill would incorporate additional changes to Section 44270 of the Education Code proposed by SB 1329 to be operative only if this bill and SB 1329 are enacted and this bill is enacted last.