{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"44876","citation":"Ed. Code, § 44876","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 4. Employment—Certificated Employees [44800. - 45061.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-3/part-25/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Employment [44830. - 44929.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-3/part-25/chapter-4/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 858, Sec. 62.   (SB 1482)   Effective January 1, 2019.","effective":"2019-01-01","html":"<p>The qualifications for a dental hygienist, dental hygienist in alternative practice, or dental hygienist in extended functions shall be a valid license issued by the Dental Hygiene Board of California or by the Dental Board of California and either a health and development credential, a standard designated services credential with a specialization in health, or a services credential with a specialization in health.</p>","text":"The qualifications for a dental hygienist, dental hygienist in alternative practice, or dental hygienist in extended functions shall be a valid license issued by the Dental Hygiene Board of California or by the Dental Board of California and either a health and development credential, a standard designated services credential with a specialization in health, or a services credential with a specialization in health.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/employment-44876","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}