{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"44382","citation":"Ed. Code, § 44382","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 2. Teacher Credentialing [44200. - 44418.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-3/part-25/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 11. Alternative Certification [44380. - 44387.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-3/part-25/chapter-2/article-11"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1147, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 1994.","effective":"1994-01-01","html":"<p>Alternative certification programs shall address geographic and subject matter shortage areas, and shall be targeted toward people with work experience and others who already have a bachelor’s degree in the field in which they plan to teach.</p>","text":"Alternative certification programs shall address geographic and subject matter shortage areas, and shall be targeted toward people with work experience and others who already have a bachelor’s degree in the field in which they plan to teach.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/alternative-certification-44382","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}