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AB 959

Teacher credentialing: administrative services credential: internship program.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Heather Hadwick

California establishes internship pathways for administrative services credentials, allowing candidates to earn credentials through structured school-based internships while pursuing administrative certification.

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 171, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · AB 959

Legislative bill overview

AB 959 modifies California's administrative services credential (ASC) program by establishing or expanding an internship pathway for individuals seeking to become school administrators. The bill streamlines credentialing requirements, likely allowing candidates to gain practical experience through structured internships while pursuing their administrative certification.

Why is this important

California faces ongoing school leadership shortages, and internship pathways can lower barriers to entry for credential candidates by combining education with paid work experience. This approach may increase the pipeline of qualified administrators while allowing districts to develop future leaders from within their own systems.

Potential points of contention

  • Program costs and funding: Unclear whether districts or the state bear internship program expenses, or if adequate funding is allocated for supervision and training of interns
  • Quality and oversight standards: Questions about whether internship requirements maintain credential rigor or could dilute administrative preparation compared to traditional pathways
  • Equity concerns: Risk that internship programs may inadvertently advantage candidates from well-resourced districts with capacity to host paid interns, potentially limiting access for underrepresented communities

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

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