CA SB577

Establishes the California Community College Teacher Credentialing Partnership Pilot Program to allow accredited degree-granting institutions to collaborate with community colleges to offer teacher credentialing coursework remotely at participating community colleges.

Commission on Teacher Credentialing, in coordination with the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges, may award up to three grants of $500,000 each to collaboratives comprised of at least one community college and at least one accredited degree-granting institution.

Priority for grants given to collaboratives located in areas with low rates of K-12 credentialed teachers, demonstrating labor market demand in their target region, and identifying necessary resources for implementation.

Grant funds cover one-time startup costs including professional development, technology upgrades, teaching assistants, student retention, and data monitoring systems.

Legislative Analyst's Office must submit a report to the Legislature and Department of Finance by April 1, 2023 on the program's implementation.