AB 2206: Teacher credentialing: community college baccalaureate degrees.

<p>The bill amends California's Education Code to modify requirements for teacher credentials. It removes community colleges that confer baccalaureate degrees and are regionally accredited by specific entities from the definition of "regionally accredited." Instead, it requires these baccalaureate degrees to include specific coursework in basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills in English to satisfy credential requirements.</p> <p>The bill establishes a pilot program for designated subjects career technical education credentials at community colleges offering relevant baccalaureate degree programs. It allows the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to approve these colleges to recommend issuance of such credentials from 2027 to 2033, provided candidates complete approved preparation programs.</p> <p>The bill also requires the Legislative Analyst’s Office to evaluate and report on…