Education Code § 44415.71

44415.71.

(a) For the 2026–27 fiscal year, the Commission on Teacher Credentialing shall use the funding appropriated in Item 6100-488 of the Budget Act of 2026 for allocation to the statewide technical assistance center established pursuant to Section 44415.7 for the following purposes:

(1) Support expanded regional technical assistance for teacher residency programs through June 30, 2034.

(A) The center shall partner with an additional local educational agency to ensure statewide coverage of regional partner county offices of education.

(B) In addition to providing the technical assistance outlined in Section 44415.7, the center shall also provide support and guidance to local educational agencies on implementing teacher apprenticeship and grow-your-own preparation programs, and retention programs, including, but not limited to, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification Incentive Program pursuant to Section 44395.

(b) On or before December 31, 2034, the Commission on Teacher Credentialing shall submit a report to the Governor and the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature, consistent with Section 9795 of the Government Code, on the impact of the statewide technical assistance center in providing technical assistance to local educational agencies, county offices of education, and other partners to support educators, including recommendations to improve and sustain statewide support systems.