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SB 1443

Elementary and secondary education: omnibus.

2025-2026 Regular Session

SB 1443 primarily clarifies and tightens teacher credentialing pathways and induction requirements, including district intern credentials, to standardize preparation and literacy-f

Read second time. Ordered to consent calendar.
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Bill Summary · SB 1443

Summary of SB 1443 (2025-2026) – Elementary and Secondary Education: Omnibus

Note: This summary focuses on the substantive provisions, key changes,ingested impacts, and timeline aspects as presented in the bill text available.

1) Purpose and Intent

  • SB 1443 is an omnibus measure covering several education-related topics within the California Education Code and related areas. It aims to clarify and adjust credentialing requirements for teachers, update child care and development program oversight, modify procurement bid-flexibility on large contracts, align and update uniform complaint procedures, and address related administrative and governance provisions.
  • The bill also makes nonsubstantive corrections and consolidates several cross-references to improve alignment with current law.

2) Key Provisions and Changes

A. Teacher Credentialing and Internships (Education Code sections 33315, 35182.5, 44252, 44259, 44325, 44326, 44468)

  • District Intern Credential:

    • The Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) may grant a one-year extension of a district intern credential upon the recommendation of a commission-approved program sponsor (instead of requiring a school district recommendation).
    • Applicants for a district intern credential must demonstrate verified state employment in a teaching position (district, county office of education, or charter school).

  • Early Program Completion Option:

    • Maintains the option for interns to pursue an early program completion toward a five-year preliminary credential, clarifying that it applies to interns in:
    • Multiple subject teaching credential program
    • Single subject teaching credential program
    • Certain education specialist credential programs
    • Availability is limited to interns seeking their initial preliminary credential under these programs.

  • Clear Credential Minimums (for multiple/single subject and education specialist credentials):

    • The bill clarifies that the minimum requirements for a clear credential (including induction) apply to education specialist credentials in the same way as for other subject areas.

  • Program Structure and Induction:

    • Reinforces requirements around professional preparation programs, including induction programs and pathways (integrated programs, postbaccalaureate, internships) and alignment with California Standards for the Teaching Profession.
    • Emphasizes literacy-focused teacher preparation, including reading instruction, evidence-based practices, and literacy outcomes.

B. Child Care and Development Programs (Education Code sections 66060, 66061)

  • State Department of Social Services (CDSS) Oversight:
    • CDSS, in collaboration with postsecondary institutions, will establish rules and regulations governing specified childcare and development programs near postsecondary institutions.
  • Priority for Children of Students:
    • Child development/State preschool program priorities give first priority to children of single-parent students meeting income criteria.

C. Procurement and Contracting (Public Contract Code 20118.4)

  • Bid Exemption Thresholds:
    • Governing boards of districts (and multiple districts with identical boards) with certain high average daily attendance (ADA) thresholds can authorize changes or alterations to reconstruction/rehabilitation contracts without formal bid processes up to 25% of the original contract price, if necessary and integral to the work and bid delays would otherwise occur.
    • For districts ADA 250,000+ (as shown in the bill), this extension applies; changes exceeding 15% of the original price require at least a 75% vote of the governing board.

D. Uniform Complaint Procedures (Education Code section 33315)

  • Updates and references:
    • Requires the Department to revise regulations relating to Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) to cover a broad set of programs, including adult education, migrant education, career technical education, preschool, and other state/federal programs.
    • Explicitly references fed/state complaint frameworks for nutrition and special education programs.
    • Requires a parent pamphlet explaining UCPs and imposes deadlines (60-day response/decision windows) for appeals and direct department investigations, with timelines subject to extension for exceptional circumstances.
    • Ensures information on UCP requirements is included in annual notifications to pupils, parents, employees, and others.

E. Miscellaneous and Nonsubstantive Changes

  • Software/administrative corrections:
    • Terminology updates, cross-reference corrections, and other non-substantive edits to streamline statutory language.

3) Who Would Be Affected

  • Teacher candidates and interns:
    • Changes to district intern credential extensions and employment verification requirements.
    • Clarity on early program completion options and the minimum requirements for clear credentials.
  • School districts, county offices of education, and charter schools:
    • Impacts on internship supervision, induction requirements, and credential issuance.
    • Potential changes to procurement practices for large reconstruction/rehabilitation contracts.
  • Postsecondary institutions and CDSS:
    • Involvement in drafting and enforcing regulations for childcare and development programs near campuses.
  • Students and families:
    • Priority considerations for child development programs near campuses.
    • Access to updated complaint mechanisms and better-aligned oversight for nutrition, special education, and other programs.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Effective dates and implementation:
    • The bill amends multiple Education Code sections and one Public Contract Code section; many changes are administrative and would take effect upon enactment as signed into law or on a specified effective date in the statute (the text provided does not specify an exact date for each provision).
  • Administrative rulemaking:
    • Several provisions direct ongoing rulemaking and regulatory updates by the Department of Education and CDSS, including the Uniform Complaint Procedures and child nutrition/education program oversight.
  • Appeals and investigations:
    • UCP revisions establish 60-day decision timelines for appeals and department investigations, with allowances for extensions under exceptional circumstances.

If you’d like, I can condense this into a one-page briefing or tailor a summary for a specific audience (e.g., district staff, teachers, or policymakers) with a focus on the most impactful provisions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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