{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"44002","citation":"Ed. Code, § 44002","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000. - 65001.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2"},{"name":"DIVISION 3. LOCAL ADMINISTRATION [35000. - 45500.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-3"},{"name":"PART 25. EMPLOYEES [44000. - 45500.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-3/part-25"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Employees [44000. - 44114.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-3/part-25/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [44000. - 44020.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-3/part-25/chapter-1/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 342, Sec. 2.   Effective January 1, 2002.","effective":"2002-01-01","html":"<p>A “credential” includes a credential, certificate, life document, life diploma, permit, certificate of clearance, or waiver issued by the commission.</p>","text":"A “credential” includes a credential, certificate, life document, life diploma, permit, certificate of clearance, or waiver issued by the commission.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/general-provisions-44002","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}